The Bosnian scored twice in his side's win over Aston Villa on Wednesday to leave Manuel Pellegrini's men on the verge of winning their second Premier League title
The bus was parked, the rain was teeming down and Manchester City supporters may have feared the worst as the game entered the final half-an-hour. After all, for all their recent success, most of these fans were brought up where ‘Cityitus’ - a proclivity for choking when it matters - is still ingrained in the psyche.
Then they showed the personality and character of champions, of a team that has done this before. Their goal difference now means they need just one point against West Ham on the final day of the season to clinch a second title in three seasons.
“We’ll fight ‘til the end” were the words sung in the stands and written on the huge flag unveiled in the stands before kick-off.
Edin Dzeko has personified that spirit in recent weeks and while the scoreline ended 4-0 over Aston Villa on Monday, it was the Bosnian who transformed the game from an edgy draw into a convincing victory.
In the 64th minute, Dzeko was too quick on his toes for the Villa defenders as he darted across the six-yard box to reach Pablo Zabaleta’s cross and slide the ball first-time through Brad Guzan’s legs.
Eight minutes later, he put the results beyond doubt with a typical striker’s finish, finding himself in the right place to tap the ball in after Samir Nasri’s initial shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
Stevan Jovetic and Yaya Toure scored late on to seal and emphatic scoreline - but it was Dzeko who got City out of trouble. source: goal.com
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