Manchester City swept to the top of the Premier League as Josko Gvardiol's double inspired a vital 4-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday.
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Gvardiol put City ahead early on before Phil Foden’s 25th goal in all competitions this season increased their lead. Now two points clear of second placed Arsenal, City will look for a favour from their arch rivals Manchester United, who host the Gunners on Sunday. City’s 16th successive win against Fulham — the longest run of consecutive victories over one team in English football history — also mathematically ended third-placed Liverpool’s title challenge.
Arsenal’s fears were confirmed as City carved Fulham apart in typically swaggering style to take the lead after 13 minutes.Guardiola had revealed City practised on a dry pitch with high grass this week in a bid to prepare for a similar surface to the one that caused them problems on their previous visit to Craven Cottage.
City lost Dutch defender Nathan Ake to injury, but stayed on the offensive as long-range efforts from Bernardo Silva and Foden tested Leno.
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