American Exports: Jones can't prevent loss to City

AMSTERDAM–Jermaine Jonesworked a solid full shift as Blackburn suffered a late 1-0 home loss to Manchester City on Monday.

The Schalke loan item will sit out Rovers' next match after picking up his fifth yellow card for an early second half tug-down of the free-running Mario Balotelli. Due to three Joe Hart saves and a 75th-minute Edin Dzeko strike, Blackburn are now winless in 10 EPL matches and just a point clear of the trap door.

Down in the Championship, Norwich City defenderZak Whitbreadnotched a long ball assist before leaving on 57 minutes with a hip knock in a thrilling 3-2 home win over Derby County.

Canada forward Simeon Jackson completed his hat trick near the death to maintain the Canaries' one-point edge in the second automatic promotion slot with two games to play. US Under-20 forwardConor Doylewas an unused sub for the visitors.

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Robbie Findleyworked 25 active minutes as Nottingham Forest took control of the last promotion playoff spot with a 3-2 win at Bristol City. The formerReal Salt Lakeman twice sent teammate Robert Earnshaw in alone, only for the chances to be squandered.

Eric Lichajand Leeds United slipped to three points behind the Reds for sixth place with a lackluster 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace.

In Danish SAS Liga action,Clarence Goodsonmarshaled the back as Brøndby stayed two points shy of a Champions League berth by humbling Randers FC 4-0. The west-of-Copenhagen crew have now held their opponents scoreless for the last 232 minutes the US international has been on the field.

Across the water in Norway's Tippeligaen,Mikkel Diskerudworked an industrious 90 minutes as Stabæk moved level on points with third place thanks to a 3-1 defeat of Fredrikstad.

Josh Gattworked 25 relief minutes as Molde FK made it two straight wins with a 3-1 decision at Brann. DefenderSean Cunninghamdressed for the victors, but did not feature.

Next door in the Allsvenskan,Örebro aceAlejandro Bedoyaforced a pair of good point blank saves and went into the book over 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw with guests Helsingborgs.

Finally, in Germany's 2.Bundesliga,David Yelldellturned two drives off his post, but it was not enough in a 1-0 loss to league leaders Hertha Berlin.

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