Premier League roundup: Manchester City extends lead at the top as Chelsea loses ground in title race
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Manchester City extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to four points with a 4-0 hammering of relegation-threatened Newcastle United.
Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling secured a comfortable win for City, which has now scored a remarkable 11 goals in two matches following the 7-0 drubbing of Leeds United in midweek.
Pep Guardiola's side has found its groove in recent weeks to record eight consecutive Premier League wins, with only Liverpool able to stay within touching distance.
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