Manchester City midfielder Fernando is delighted to get off the mark.

Fernando, City's £12million summer signing from Porto, was happy to open the scoring in the 3-1 win at West Brom, in which City went three up in 36 minutes, seeing the game out amid a snowstorm.

"Yes, it was my first goal," the Brazilian midfielder said. "I am very happy to help the team win. It was an excellent first goal. We needed this win.

"I wasn't expecting the snow. It snowed a lot. It worked against us in the second half. But we stayed together. We are in a good run and hopefully we keep winning games."