England allowed a big lead to slip in their World Cup pool game but this time they eased home with a bit to spare.
Having beaten Algeria in their opener, though, they allowed a two-goal lead to slip against the USA and seemed almost resigned to defeat against England.
Yet while City may take heart from these come-from-behind triumphs it seems unlikely Mourinho's side would allow a second handsome lead to slip as they press to take the club to a first title for five years.
Two weeks ago they settled for a 2-2 home draw with Newcastle after allowing a 2-0 lead to slip through their fingers, before last weekend committing the same crime to draw 1-1 withethe Mariners.
The Nets may have allowed a 17-point fourth-quarter lead to slip to 6 in the final 1 minute 21 seconds, but they watched as Pierce missed a key free throw and then closed it out by making five of six of their own.
Aberdeen missed an opportunity to draw level on points with Premiership leaders Celtic as they allowed a lead to slip at Dens Park.
After allowing a 1-0 lead to slip in their most recent qualifier against Montenegro, Gerrard added: "I'm a bit surprised with the reaction we've had since that game.
