 He followed this up with the opening goal against Everton three days later.On 1 October 2011, he scored his third goal in as many matches in a 4–0 win away to Blackburn Rovers.Balotelli scored the opening two goals and forced the dismissal of Jonny Evans as City defeated Manchester United 6–1 at Old Trafford on 23 October in what would prove to be a decisive game in helping win Manchester City the Premier League title.