Pep Guardiola’s side completely outplayed the visitors with a devastating attacking display which sent the defending champions four points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Kevin De Bruyne scored a brace, with Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, John Stones and Nathan Ake also on target.
City dominated from start to finish and took the lead in the seventh minute when Foden volleyed home from the edge of the area to net the 500th league goal under Guardiola.
The Catalan reached the milestone quicker than any other manager in the competition’s history and didn’t have to wait long for his 501st goal as Grealish headed home Mahrez’s cross to double our lead after 12 minutes.
De Bruyne rifled past Illan Meslier to ensure we went i...
By Man City
December 16, 2021