Picture Special

Match action: City conquer the Villains

City produced a fine second-half display to beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Etihad.

Goals from man-of-the-match Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Ilkay Gundogan settled the game, with the result moving City back above Leicester into second place in the Premier League table.

View the best of the action in the gallery below...

READ: Sterling inspires victory over Villa

WATCH: Joao Cancelo’s Jenga challenge

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PLEASANTRIES : Pre-match handshakes

PLEASANTRIES : Pre-match handshakes
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HAVING A BALL : A debut for the 2019/20 winter ball

HAVING A BALL : A debut for the 2019/20 winter ball
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SILVA LINING : Bernardo Silva drills in a cross

SILVA LINING : Bernardo Silva drills in a cross
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SILVA SERVICE : David Silva looks to unlock the Villa defence

SILVA SERVICE : David Silva looks to unlock the Villa defence
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ACTION CANCEL-OED : Joao Cancelo produces a crucial last-ditch challenge to deny Douglas Luiz

ACTION CANCEL-OED : Joao Cancelo produces a crucial last-ditch challenge to deny Douglas Luiz
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FLYING LEAP : Gabriel Jesus reaches new heights

FLYING LEAP : Gabriel Jesus reaches new heights
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THE BOSS : Pep Guardiola surveys the scene

THE BOSS : Pep Guardiola surveys the scene
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MAN ON FIRE : Raheem Sterling strikes a minute after the restart, firing into the near post

MAN ON FIRE : Raheem Sterling strikes a minute after the restart, firing into the near post
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RAZ-MA-TAZ! : Raheem Sterling celebrates his 13th goal of the season

RAZ-MA-TAZ! : Raheem Sterling celebrates his 13th goal of the season
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BELGIAN BLUE : Kevin De Bruyne in focus

BELGIAN BLUE : Kevin De Bruyne in focus
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DANGER MAN : Kevin De Bruyne is monitored closely by Marvelous Nakamba

DANGER MAN : Kevin De Bruyne is monitored closely by Marvelous Nakamba
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IT'S MY GOAL! : Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva light-heartedly contest the scoring rights!

IT'S MY GOAL! : Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva light-heartedly contest the scoring rights!
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GERMAN EFFICIENCY : Ilkay Gundogan bags the third with a wonderful piece of technique

GERMAN EFFICIENCY : Ilkay Gundogan bags the third with a wonderful piece of technique
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GUNDO GOAL : Ilkay Gundogan enjoyed that one - and rightly so!

GUNDO GOAL : Ilkay Gundogan enjoyed that one - and rightly so!
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RED CARD : City's second half display was marred only by Fernandinho's sending off for two yellow cards.

RED CARD : City's second half display was marred only by Fernandinho's sending off for two yellow cards.