It the not just the victory, but the comprehensive manner of Manchester City’s win against Liverpool, one of their main rivals, which spoke volumes.
Ilkay Gundogan
Manchester City 4, Liverpool 1 – Player Ratings
Manchester City came back from a goal down to demolish Liverpool at the Etihad as they closed to within 5 points of league leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City 7 (Seven), RB Leipzig 0 – Player Ratings
Erling Haaland scored 5 goals as Manchester City blew away RB Leipzig to proceed to the Champions League quarter finals with a 7-0 win.
Off-the-field troubles galvanise Manchester City who beat Aston Villa to move within three points of leaders Arsenal
The mood was one of defiance as Manchester City swept aside Aston Villa to move within three points of leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City 3, Aston Villa 1 – Player Ratings
Goals by Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, and Riyad Mahrez in an intense first half saw Manchester City through against Aston Villa as City responded to a week of legal charges by the Premier League.