City end 18-yr Anfield hoodoo

Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool, Kane stars for Spurs

London, Feb. 8: Manchester City left Liverpool’s title defence in tatters as Ilkay Gundogan’s double and two costly mistakes from Alisson Becker inspired the Premier League leaders’ dazzling 4-1 win, while Harry Kane starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Inspired by Gundogan’s goals and Phil Foden’s stylish display, City moved 10 points clear of fourth-placed Liverpool after their first win at Anfield since 2003.

The troubled champions were blown away by Pep Guardiola’s side, who became the first team to score four times in a league game away to Liverpool in 12 years.

City hold a five-point lead over second placed Manchester United and have a game in hand on their local rivals as they eye a third title in four seasons.

They have won 14 successive games in all competitions to equal the record for an English topflight club, set by Preston in 1892 and Arsenal in 1987.

Liverpool are in disarray after losing three consecutive home league games for the first time since 1963.

KANE BACK IN STYLE

Jose Mourinho admitted Tottenham “depend” on

Kane after the Tottenham striker delivered a dominant display on his return from injury. Mourinho’s side had lost their previous three Premier League games to put their top four hopes in peril.

Revitalised by Kane’s earlier than expected return from an ankle problem suffered against Liverpool, Tottenham got back to winning ways just when the under-fire Mourinho needed it most.

Kane’s 20th goal in all competitions this season took him to 208 goals.

Chelsea made it three successive wins for new boss Thomas Tuchel as Jorginho's penalty clinched a 2-1 win at Sheffield United.

Leicester remain third after a 0-0 draw at Wolves.