It was just as well substitute Fernandinho scored a last-minute goal for Manchester City who defeated West Ham at the Etihad to go level on points with Chelsea at the top of the table.
Ilkay Gundogan
Manchester City 2, West Ham 1 – Player Ratings
Manchester City reached the summit of the Premier League after Fernandinho scored the winner against West Ham at a snowbound Etihad Stadium.
Phil Foden scores twice as Manchester City go second after win at Brighton
Goals by Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden (twice), and Riyad Mahrez saw Manchester City move up to second in the Premier League with a comfortable win at Brighton.
Who needs Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester City score five for second successive match, this time against hapless Arsenal
Manchester City’s ruthless display against Arsenal proved why they ought not to be too disappointed by the failure to sign Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester City 5, Arsenal 0 – Player Ratings
Manchester City piled more misery on 10-man Arsenal with another five goal thrashing at the Etihad Stadium in a lunchtime stroll.