Man City move to fourth

STOKE - Gareth Barry scored a late equaliser as Manchester City drew 1-1 at 10-man Stoke today to move up to fourth in the Premier League.

After Stoke had Abdoulaye Faye sent off for a professional foul on Emmanuel Adebayor in the 53rd minute, Glenn Whelan gave Stoke the lead in the 72nd at the Britannia Stadium with a 20-metre strike.

But Barry equalised in the 85th when Adebayor headed on a long ball, the England midfielder fired a shot against the post and then reacted quickest to touch home the rebound.

Stoke claimed a winner in injury time when Ryan Shawcross headed home from a typical long throw from Rory Delap. But referee Alan Wiley ruled it out for a foul on goalkeeper Shay Given.

The point lifted Man City above Liverpool into fourth place with a one point advantage and a game in hand.

Roberto Mancini's side is, however, 13 points behind leader Chelsea.

- AP