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Pep Guardiola told his players to forget about Arsenal's result before Manchester City moved closer to the top of the table with their biggest Premier League win in two seasons.

The Blues began this campaign as third-favourites to win the league after a chastening year which saw them lose home and away to Liverpool , who went on to stroll to the title. However, they are now four points off first spot after a huge 3-0 victory over Liverpool.

Both teams were encouraged before kick-off by Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Sunderland, which saw the Gunners lose their impressive clean sheet streak and also concede a late equaliser. However, the result still required one of the title challengers at the Etihad to take their opportunity to get closer.

City were able to do that as they

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