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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.

 Manchester City winger Leroy Sane opened the scoring early on at the Hawthorns
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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane opened the scoring early on at the HawthornsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The German international celebrates after netting his sixth Premier League goal of the season
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The German international celebrates after netting his sixth Premier League goal of the seasonCredit: PA:Empics Sport

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.

 West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez equalised shortly for Tony Pulis' Baggies side
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West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez equalised shortly for Tony Pulis' Baggies sideCredit: Reuters
 The ex-Southampton man celebrates with his team-mates after getting his club back on level terms
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The ex-Southampton man celebrates with his team-mates after getting his club back on level termsCredit: PA:Press Association

 

David Silva found Kyle Walker down the right flank, and the right-back delivered a pinpoint cross for his England compatriot.

It looked as though City would then run riot, and would have scored more if not for the heroics of Ben Foster.

The former Manchester United goalkeeper denied Gabriel Jesus in the 75th minute, before Kevin De Bruyne's effort slammed against the side netting.

Foster then had to be at his best to thwart Silva, as the Spanish internationals shot from six yards out was turned away by his feet.

 

 The Citizens celebrate after Brazilian midfielder Fernandino put Man City back in front
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The Citizens celebrate after Brazilian midfielder Fernandino put Man City back in frontCredit: AFP or licensors
 Raheem Sterling netted his ninth goal of the season after tapping home against West Brom
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Raheem Sterling netted his ninth goal of the season after tapping home against West BromCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Phillips then nicked a late goal, as the ex-QPR ace capitalised on a poor mistake from Nicolas Otamendi.

His awful chested clearance allowed Phillips to latch onto the ball, and he made no mistake to poke the ball past Ederson.

It just ten top-flight games, City have netted an astounding 35 goals - conceding a mere six times.

It's grim reading for West Brom, they are without a goal since the second week of the season.

 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with Fernandinho at the Hawthorns
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Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with Fernandinho at the HawthornsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
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  • West Brom have lost 15 out of their last 16 Premier League matches against Manchester City - losing their last 12 games.
  • Leroy Sane has scored six goals and registered five assists in his last seven top-flight appearances.

    There were just 4 minutes and 56 seconds between Man City scoring first, WBA equalising and City restoring their lead.

  • Raheem Sterling has netted nine goals already this season - seven in the Premier League - and is City's top scorer.
  • Non defender has recorded more assists than Kyle Walker since the start of last season - nine.
  • Pep Guardiola's side have now won eight consecutive matches in the top-flight.
  • The Baggies have only scored eight goals in the Premier League this season.

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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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