Manchester City’s class eventually told as they hit three second-half goals to see off spirited Aston Villa.
Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City 3, Aston Villa 0 – Player Ratings
Second half goals by Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne, and Ilkay Gundogan saw Manchester City beat Aston Villa to go back to second in the Premier League, just three points behind Liverpool.
Manchester City 2, Dinamo Zagreb 0 – Player Ratings
Manchester City’s supersubs finished off a gritty and organised Dinamo Zagreb side after the home side were held at bay for over an hour in their Champions League encounter.
Manchester City record biggest-ever top-flight victory against Watford
Ruthless Manchester City marked their 125th anniversary with a record top-flight victory as they put eight goals past hapless Watford.
Manchester City 8 (EIGHT), Watford 0 – Player Ratings
Bernardo Silva hit a hat trick as eight goal Manchester City put Watford to the sword at the Etihad a week after their disappointing defeat at Norwich City.