Here are six talking points that emerged from a memorable evening for those of a blue persuasion...
Silva streak
David Silva has now scored four goals in three games following his brace against Swansea - this after just one goal in his previous 18 appearances – so what’s changed?
It could be that the Spanish playmaker is getting into the danger areas more often – all four goals have been scored in the six-yard box, just in front of the goalkeeper and three have also been improvised volleys of some sort.
It’s been a mystery why Silva scores so often for Spain but not quite as often for the Blues - but on this evidence, that could be about to change.
City’s perfect 10
Wednesday’s victory over Swansea City was the Blues’ tenth Premier League away win in a row.
During that run, City have scored 27 goals and conceded just four – it’s a phenomenal record and the bedrock of this season’s title bid.
Put simply, it doesn’t matter where the Blues play – the style is always the same, the possession stats are nearly always similar and the pressing, hard work and guile at the same exceptional levels.
It is relentless, incredible stuff by a very special group of players.
Records upon records…
It seems every passing victory sets a new record of some kind.
City made it 15 Premier League wins in succession at the Liberty Stadium – a new record that eclipses the 14 set by Arsenal over two seasons in 2002.
The Blues are also now one shy of equalling Chelsea’s run of 11 successive away wins – set over two seasons in 2008.
City have already made the best-ever start to a Premier League campaign and, on this form, are likely to set a raft of new records in the weeks and months ahead.
Points make prizes
It’s a sobering thought that City’s current tally of 49 points would have already secured eighth spot in last season’s final Premier League table – that is with 21 games still to play!
The Blues know that by making hay while the sun shines, should there be a sticky patch or unexpected run of results, the points in the bag would still leave a cushion over our nearest rivals.
Cold play
It would be easy for Ederson to lose focus and get caught cold on the few occasions he has been called upon in recent matches, but it’s been quite the opposite from the Brazilian.
Against United he didn’t have a great deal to do but still pulled off a stunning double save from Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata – and against Swansea he did it again, changing direction after a deflected shot left him momentarily wrong-footed.
But he recovered to produce a superb stop to keep out the hosts.
It proves the 24-year-old is not only one of the best in the business with the ball at his feet, his reflexes are on par with any of the top keepers in world football – a potent combination.
Power Serg?
There were signs against Swansea that Sergio Aguero is starting to find his best form again.
The Argentine had a couple of mazy dribbles and was a whisker away on a couple of occasions from scoring what would have been fantastic individual efforts.
The one thing with Kun is that he never lacks self-belief and never hides from the ball – that’s why his goal in the closing stages could be so important.
It was his first from open play since breaking the Club record against Napoli six weeks ago and bore all the hallmarks of Aguero at his best.
With so many games coming up, he might just be timing his return to top form perfectly.
