Manchester City crushed Leeds United 7-0 at Etihad Stadium to make it seven Premier League wins in a row and move four points clear at the top of the table.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds were simply brushed aside by a City side at its very best after they took an eighth-minute lead through Phil Foden.
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Foden slotted home after Leeds keeper Illan Meslier had come out to stop an effort from Rodri. It was the 500th Premier League goal scored by the club in 207 games under Pep Guardiola.
Five minutes later, the lead was doubled when Jack Grealish met an inswinging cross from Riyad Mahrez with a firm header that flashed past the Leeds keeper.
Kevin De Bruyne made it 3-0, showing pace and a clinical finish, as he latched onto a fine through ball from the impressive Rodri.
It was game over at the break but City showed no interest in easing off and Leeds were unable to cope with Guardiola’s side.
Shortly after the restart, Mahrez added the fourth. He was given far too much space on the corner of the box, picked his spot and placed the ball, with the aid of a heavy deflection, in the bottom corner.
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De Bruyne, looking back to his very best, then delivered the most emphatic moment in the game, blasting in a spectacular, unstoppable drive from more than 20 metres out.
It was hard to imagine how Leeds took four points off City last season as John Stones slotted home the sixth after a fine double save from Meslier. Substitute Nathan Ake headed in a Foden corner to complete the rout.
City have 41 points with Liverpool and Chelsea, who both play on Thursday, on 37 and 36 points respectively.
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