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At the Etihad Stadium, the Manchester City team solidified their position as the leader. Pep Guardiola's players defeated Southampton 6-1.
The opponents conceded a goal in the 6th minute, and before the clock reached 20 minutes, both Sergio Aguero and David Silva had scored for City.
Danny Ings managed to reduce the gap from the penalty spot in the 30th minute, but then Raheem Sterling scored two goals and City regained a commanding lead.
Leroy Sane sealed the deal with a goal at the end of the match, contributing strongly to City's first goal.
Manchester City, having conceded just one goal in the Premier League after more than two months, is now in first place with 29 points. Southampton remains with just one win.
In another match, Chelsea welcomed Crystal Palace to their field. Led by Alvaro Morata, the Blues celebrated a 3-1 victory.
Morata scored two goals, while Pedro added another in the 70th minute. The visitors equalized at the start of the second half, but could not hold on for long.
Chelsea, along with Liverpool, sits in second place with 27 points each.
Results:
Manchester City 6 - 1 Southampton
6' [1 - 0] W. Hoedt (own goal)
12' [2 - 0] S. Aguero
18' [3 - 0] D. Silva
30' [3 - 1] D. Ings (penalty)
45+2' [4 - 1] R. Sterling
67' [5 - 1] R. Sterling
90+1' [6 - 1] L. Sane
Chelsea 3 - 1 Crystal Palace
32' [1 - 0] A. Morata
53' [1 - 1] A. Townsend
65' [2 - 1] A. Morata
70' [3 - 1] Pedro
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