Manchester City 5-0 Newcastle: Man City take advantage of Liverpool lapse

Manchester City's players celebrate as the reclaim top spot in style

Manchester City claimed a comprehensive 5-0 win over Newcastle United, with Raheem Sterling scoring twice, to replace Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table with three matches left to play.

Manchester City took what could be a decisive step towards this year's Premier League title by efficiently dispatching Newcastle United and extending their lead at the top of the table. With rivals Liverpool dropping points at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night, Man City capitalised on Sunday afternoon by claiming a 5-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

The win, sealed with goals from Raheem Sterling (twice), Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden, means that they are now three points clear of Liverpool with only three matches of a thrilling campaign left to play.

Pep Guardiola's team now travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night, 24 hours after Liverpool are next in action, against Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa at Villa Park. Elsewhere on Sunday, Arsenal strengthened their grip on fourth place with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Leeds United.