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Mar 15, 2014 at 12.45pm UK
 
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Silva (14'), Dzeko (90')

Ten-man Manchester City beat Hull City

Goals from Edin Dzeko and David Silva give 10-man Manchester City a win over Hull City in the Premier League.

Manchester City have sealed a 2-0 win over Hull City at the KC Stadium this afternoon, despite playing the majority of the match a player short.

Nikica Jelavic of Hull City is brought down by Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier league match between Hull City and Manchester City at KC Stadium on March 15, 2014© Getty Images

After a bright start from the home side, City found themselves reduced to 10 men when Vincent Kompany was shown a red card for bringing down Nikica Jelavic.

The captain's dismissal did not appear to distract the visitors, as David Silva was able to give them the lead just four minutes later with a drilled effort from 25 yards out.

David Silva of Manchester City celebrates after he scores the first goal of the game for his side during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester City at the KC Stadium on March 15, 2014© Getty Images

Pablo Zabaleta almost made it two for Manuel Pellegrini's side with just over half an hour played, but his volleyed effort was kept out by the crossbar.

David Meyler thought that he had scored the equaliser shortly before half time, but his curled effort from the edge of the box was ruled out as three of his teammates were offside.

Shane Long had a chance to get the Tigers back on level terms early in the second half, attempting a long-range strike, but Joe Hart was able to make the save.

Hull believed that they should have been awarded a penalty with just over 20 minutes left to play as George Boyd appeared to be brought down by Hart, but the keeper reacted furiously, suggesting that the striker dived.

Referee Lee Mason booked Hart for his protests, but did not give the home side the spot kick.

Hull keeper Allan McGregor had to be alert to keep his team in it in the closing stages as Edin Dzeko had a chance to make the win safe inside the final five minutes, but the Scottish international blocked his shot.

Edin Dzeko of Manchester City celerates with teammate Fernandinho after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier league match between Hull City and Manchester City at KC Stadium on March 15, 2014© Getty Images

The Bosnian striker made amends a couple of minutes later though as he slid the ball low under McGregor following a through-ball from Silva to clinch the win.

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David Silva of Manchester City celebrates after he scores the first goal of the game for his side during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester City at the KC Stadium on March 15, 2014
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