West Brom 2 Man City 3 result: Goals from Leroy Sane, Fernandinho and Raheem Sterling earn eighth straight win for the Citizens
Pep Gaurdiola's side proved to be too good against the Baggies at the Hawthorns as the Citizens moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League
MANCHESTER CITY claimed their eighth Premier League win in a row after narrowly beating West Brom 3-2 at the Hawthorns.
Despite Matt Phillips pulling a goal back in injury time, the Citizens moved five points clear at the op after goals from Leroy Sane, Fernandinho and Raheem Sterling.
Pep Gaurdiola's men got off to the perfect start after Sane fired the Eastlands outfit in front in the tenth minute - striking low into the bottom corner.
But just three minutes later, baggies striker Jay Rodriguez equalised, out-muscling John Stones to slot low under Ederson.
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho then got his side back into the lead in the 15th minute, as his deflected attempt clipped the defender and into the back of the net.
Raheem Sterling then netted his ninth goal of the campaign in the second half as he tapped home from close range.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said: "We won and that's the most important thing. We didn't panic when it became 1-1 or when it became 3-2 at the end.
"They played five at the back with two strikers which was different. But we started well again and have started scoring earlier.
"Leroy Sane has a special talent and runs in from behind - it's important to do that. He's still young though and there are many things he can improve upon."
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