Ten days after he was jeered by his own supporters, Joey Barton redeemed himself in the best manner possible by lashing home a brilliant match-winner for Manchester City in a 3-2 win over Charlton at Eastlands.It is only two weeks since Barton stunned City officials by slapping in a transfer request, a move that earned a stinging riposte during the recent home win over Newcastle.But with Barton admitting he may have acted hastily, the ire has disappeared and the Blues fans were chanting his name in glee again when he latched onto Kiki Musampa´s lay-off and sent a brutal 30-yard strike flashing past Charlton keeper Thomas Myhre.
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