Sterling goal sends City 10 clear

Raheem Sterling’s early goal earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Arsenal to stretch their winning run to 18 matches. Sterling was allowed a free header on the edge of Arsenal’s sixyard box to convert Riyad Mahrez’s cross after only two minutes.

Arsenal slowly stemmed the flow of City attacks and began to enjoy more possession but lacked the guile to test City keeper Ederson.

It was not the most convincing display by Pep Guardiola’s side but nonetheless they strengthened their hold in the title race as they moved 10 points clear again.

Leicester tightened their grip on a Champions League spot with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.

Quickfire first-half goals from James Maddison and Harvey Barnes put the Foxes in control.

Bertrand Traore pulled a goal back but they could not find an equaliser against Brendan Rodgers’ side, who have lost just once in their last 12 league games.

Leicester moved up to second for a few hours but Manchester United climbed back above them after a 3-1 win over Newcastle.

Marcus Rashford put the hosts ahead with a fine solo goal on the half hour, cutting in from the left and beating keeper Karl Darlow at his near post with a low shot.

Five minutes later Allan Saintmaximin equalised with a slick half volley after United failed to clear Joe Willock’s cross. But United edged ahead again on the hour when Bruno Fernandes nudged on a cross and Daniel James rattled it home.

Fernandes added the third from the penalty spot after Rashford was tripped in the area.

West Ham boosted their top-four bid with a 2-1 win over Tottenham, who lost for the fifth time in six league games to leave Jose Mourinho feeling the pressure.

The Hammers climbed to fourth with goals from Michail Antonio and Jesse Lingard, giving them their highest points tally at this point in a Premier League season.

David Moyes celebrated his first win over Mourinho at the 16th time of asking after Spurs pulled one back through Lucas Moura.

Raheem Sterling: Early goal for City.