Manchester City’s Premier League win against West Ham was completely overshadowed by off-the-field storm as manager Pep Guardiola made an impassioned defence of the club.
Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City 2, West Ham United 0 – Player Ratings
Goals by Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne sealed an easy victory for Manchester City over West Ham following their winter break.
Key decisions go Manchester City’s way in home win against Sheffield United
Manchester City laboured to victory against newly-promoted Sheffield United whose incredible 344 day unbeaten away record finally ended.
Manchester City 2, Sheffield United 0 – Player Ratings
Manchester City had VAR and a slice of luck from referee Chris Kavanagh to thank after they inflicted a first away defeat on Sheffield United this season.
Manchester City 3, Leicester City 1 – Player Ratings
Goals by Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, and Gabriel Jesus completed a Manchester City comeback after they came from behind to best Leicester City.