Edin Dzeko scores a superb header against Everton to give the Blues the advantage at Goodison Park.
City trailed to an early wonder-strike from Ross Barkley, but goals from Sergio Aguero and a brace from Edin Dzeko ensured the Blues go to the top of the table – at least for 24 hours - with a dramatic 3-2 win over bogey side Everton.
Now back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and West Ham will mean there is every chance the Premier League trophy will be heading back to the Etihad - but the nerves of the City fans are likely to be in shreds by next Sunday!
Much of the pre-match discussion was whether Everton would be comfortable doing arch-rivals Liverpool a favour by stopping City from winning, but surely there was little doubt a victory was the only thing on the Toffees’ mind
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