Manchester City became the ninth team to top the Premier League this season but while Pep Guardiola claimed the table is the last thing he will look at, his team appear set to stay significantly involved in this title race. The numbers behind this victory are staggering but barely do justice to how superior Guardiola’s team were to humbled West Brom.
Ilkay Gündogan continued his hot streak by scoring twice as his manager paid tribute to his neighbour. “He’s an exceptional human being to start with,” Guardiola said, “and an exceptional player.” City made light of the absence of Kevin De Bruyne to record an 11th successive wins in all competitions for the first time since 2017.
