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Another step closer after Stoke victory...

David Silva scored a goal in each half as City beat Stoke 2-0 to edge ever closer to the Premier League title.

The Blues dominated from start to finish and could have had three or four more on another night as the 16-point lead at the top of the table was restored.

Check out the best images from a fine win...

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PEP WATCH: The manager watches on from the bench.

PEP WATCH: The manager watches on from the bench.
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PINPOINT: David Silva finds the back of the net to finish off a stunning piece build-up play.

PINPOINT: David Silva finds the back of the net to finish off a stunning piece build-up play.
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BREAKTHROUGH: City celebrate going ahead on ten minutes.

BREAKTHROUGH: City celebrate going ahead on ten minutes.
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MAIN MAN: David Silva celebrates firing City into the lead.

MAIN MAN: David Silva celebrates firing City into the lead.
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SLICK: Leroy Sané in possession.

SLICK: Leroy Sané in possession.
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COMMITMENT: Vincent Kompany blocks Jesé's effort on goal.

COMMITMENT: Vincent Kompany blocks Jesé's effort on goal.
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POWER: Kevin De Bruyne battles for possession.

POWER: Kevin De Bruyne battles for possession.
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ON THE MONEY: David Silva finds the back of the net for his and City's second goal.

ON THE MONEY: David Silva finds the back of the net for his and City's second goal.
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CLOUD 9: David Silva celebrates after scoring his second to double City's lead.

CLOUD 9: David Silva celebrates after scoring his second to double City's lead.
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TWO UP: Everything David Silva touches turns to gold.

TWO UP: Everything David Silva touches turns to gold.
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SHARP: Gabriel Jesus was full of energy on his return to the starting XI.

SHARP: Gabriel Jesus was full of energy on his return to the starting XI.
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PACE: Raheem Sterling negotiates his way past Stoke's Konstantinos Stafylidis.

PACE: Raheem Sterling negotiates his way past Stoke's Konstantinos Stafylidis.
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WARRIOR: Nicolás Otamendi plays on with a bloodied head.

WARRIOR: Nicolás Otamendi plays on with a bloodied head.