Manchester City shrugged off the 10th minute sending-off of captain Vincent Kompany as they dredged up a 2-0 win at Hull to keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea at the top of the Barclays Premier League.
David Silva struck a superb long-range opener just four minutes after Kompany was shown a straight red card by referee Lee Mason for hauling down Nikica Jelavic who was through on goal.
And after the visitors were forced to withstand fierce second-half pressure including a pair of penalty shouts involving substitute George Boyd, they sealed their return to second place when Silva sent through Edin Dzeko to make it two in the final minute.
Marching orders: Vincent Kompany shows his disbelief after being shown a straight red by referee Lee Mason
Last man standing: Kompany grabs Nikica Jelavic's shirt as the Hull striker bore down on goal
Going to ground: Jelavic tumbled to the earth after being manhandled by the Manchester City captain
Feeling the force: The Croatian striker was on the end of some strong-armed tactics from the big Belgian
Preaching to the converted: Jelavic screams as ref Mason digs deep into his top pocket
In vain: Kompany protests to Mason after being sent off as his City team-mates look stunned
Wild thing: Kompany left the field ranting and raving after being red carded for the first time this season
Fuming: Kompany complains to the City bench following his dismissal
Letting fly: David Silva's stunning effort broke the deadlock at the KC Stadium
The main man: Pablo Zabaleta and Fernandinho rush to congratulate the diminutive Silva
No mistake: Edin Dzeko fired home a late second to ensure the points for City
All together now: City came to Hull needing nothing less than three points - and that's exactly what they got
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