Manchester City vs Watford: Raheem Sterling hat-trick sends City four points clear at top of Premier League
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Your support makes all the difference.Raheem Sterling scored a 13-minute hat-trick as champions Manchester City beat Watford 3-1 to open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
There was an element of controversy over the England forward's first goal but his quickfire treble turned a frustrating game decisively in City's favour early in the second half.
Gerard Deulofeu did pull one back for the visitors at the Etihad Stadium but City held on to turn up the heat on closest challengers Liverpool ahead of their game against Burnley on Sunday.
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Manchester City 3-1 Watford
78 minutes
It's been a frustrating day for Aguero, who links up with Silva and sees another shot from a tight angle saved by Foster. The game is far more open now with Watford finally abandoning their conservative approach.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
79 minutes
It should be 4-1. First, Bernardo Silva is played through by Mahrez and tries to lob Foster, who stands firm and saves with his shoulder. Moments later, Sane runs in behind but miscues his left-footed shot.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
80 minutes
There won't be a goal for Aguero, who makes way for Gabriel Jesus.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
82 minutes
Watford make their final change: Cathcart replaces Britos.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
85 minutes
Brilliant defending from Kabasele, who gets back just in time to deny Jesus. The City forward was about to fire into an empty net having beaten Foster.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
85 minutes
Otamendi heads wide from the resulting corner. City are ending the game strongly and a dramatic Watford comeback seems increasingly unlikely.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
88 minutes
A City corner finds its way to Gundogan on the edge of the box and the German fires a shot way over the bar. He's been excellent in midfield today, despite that shocker of an effort.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
90 minutes
Phil Foden will get a run-out for the last few minutes here. He replaces Mahrez.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
90+1 minutes
Watford want a penalty for a potential foul on Masina but their appeals are ignored. Kompany appeared to clip the Watford man as he attempted to clear. It would've been a soft one.
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