Manchester City provisionally moved to the top of the Premier League standings for 24 hours at least after romping to a 4-0 win against Southampton at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England Saturday.
Portuguese wingback Joao Cancelo gave the home side the lead in the 20th minute before English midfielder Phil Foden doubled the scoreline in the 32nd minute.
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez curled in a beautiful third with his left foot in the 49th minute before man of the moment, Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland inevitably netted in the 65th minute.
The Citizens rose to the top of the points table with 23 points from nine games, ahead of high-flying Arsenal’s match Sunday against struggling Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.
The Gunners at second place have 21 points from eight games.
