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Manchester City swept aside Sunderland 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to cut the gap to Arsenal to two points at the top of the Premier League table. First half goals from Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol set City on their way before Phil Foden headed home a third thanks to a majestic Rayan Cherki assist to seal the victory.

With Arsenal having lost in the last minute at Aston Villa in the lunchtime kick-off, the victory over the Black Cats ensured City keep the pressure on the Gunners. Both sides have Champions League matches in midweek with City in Spain to face Real Madrid.

The Blues were beaten by Bayer Leverkusen in their last European outing and will be hoping for a positive result against Xabi Alonso's side as they seek to make the top eight and avoid a play-of

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