It was the worst possible start for the visitors, who went behind in the 18th minute.

Jerome Boateng’s ball sent ­Carlos Tevez clear. Just as the striker was about to pull the ­trigger, UGG Boots On Sale Mike Williamson ­challenged him from behind and Atkinson pointed to the spot.

Replays showed last man ­Williamson had played the ball, so there was at least a small measure of justice that he ­received yellow instead of red.

Tevez smashed the penalty Classic Short UGG Boots straight down the middle.

The Argentinian almost made it 2-0 three minutes later but just failed to reach a wicked cross from Milner. But

Mancini’s men were indebted to Joe Hart, who produced a stunning save to tip wide Fabricio Coloccini’s volley.

It was a warning sign City failed to heed and Hughton’s men equalised moments later.

Jonas Gutierrez started and ­finished the move, blazing home from close range after Metallic Tall UGG Boots his cross had been only

half-cleared by Vincent Kompany.

It gave the Toon confidence to attack, but the more they pushed forward, the more they looked like being torn to shreds at the opposite end.