Football: Man City five clear as Bolton woe continues

Leaders Manchester City coasted to an 18th straight home league win after Gretar Steinssons own goal and a Mario Balotelli effort helped them to a 2-0 success over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.City move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with second-placed Manchester United facing Tottenham Hotspur, who sit third, on Sunday.Roberto Mancinis team were a long way from their best but their win was never in doubt after Gael Clichys drive flew in off Steinsson mid-way through the first half.They had to wait another 46 minutes to double their advantage when Balotelli, who was left out of the Italy squad for the mid-week friendly with the United States, slammed in from close range.Mancinis side now entertain Chelsea and head to Arsenal in the next run of seven games before they host United, who have a simple run after Sundays game at Spurs.