Pep Guardiola’s managerial career has, until this point, been a stroll; a hands-in-the-pocket swagger towards title winning parties in Spain and Germany, but nothing looks assured at Manchester City, despite this win.
They returned from Hull with a third successive win that ensures the gap between themselves and leaders Chelsea remains at seven points, but this was not a performance that persuades anyone they are good enough to bridge it.
Yaya Toure’s renaissance under Pep Guardiola continued as he scored the opening goal in an important and hard-earned Manchester City victory that saw them hold the advantage of leaders Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.
A rash and unnecessary trip by Andy Robertson on Raheem Sterling after 72 minutes presented Toure, who was once considered surplus to requirements after a highly-publicised falling with his manager, with the chance to convert the resulting penalty.
Five minutes later, victory was confirmed on the counter attack when Kevin De Bruyne sent David Silva foraging forwards and his far-post cross was turned in from close range by substitute Kelechi Iheanacho.
And with the last kick of the game, Sterling’s run into the area ended with a cross which Curtis Davies turned into his own goal..
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