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Manchester City defeat Watford 2-1 in English Premier League

Wednesday, 05 December 2018 2:33 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 05 December 2018 2:37 AM ]

Manchester City's German midfielder Leroy Sane is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Manchester City at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on December 4, 2018. (AFP)

a have cemented their spot at the top of the English Premier League standings to 5 points after defeating Watford 2-1 at the Vicarage Road.

Manchester City's Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez (C) vies with Watford's Northern Irish defender Craig Cathcart (L) during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Manchester City at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on December 4, 2018. (AFP)

The Sky Blues had to struggle to find their first goal as German midfielder Leroy Sane scored from Algerian international Riyad Mahrez cross, 5 minutes before break.

Maherz then doubled the lead for the Citizens from Gabriel Jesus' low cross in the 50th minute. Abdoulaye Doucoure managed to pull one back for the host as he netted from close range with 5 minutes remaining but it was just not enough as man city grabbed all three points with the win.

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