Citizens go top with nervy win at Reebok

Goals from David Silva, Gareth Barry, and Edin Dzeko ensured that Manchester City defeat a resilient Bolton side 3-2 to head to the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Entering Sunday's much-awaited clash, both teams were thriving on dream starts to their season as the Trotters battered Queens Park Rangers 4-0 and Roberto Mancini's men won by the same exact score against Swansea in the opening round of fixtures.