Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace to close the gap to 2 points against Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Sunderland defeated Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Lights.

Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa kept up their surprise title charge.

SUNDERLAND have beaten bitter rivals Newcastle 1-0 to claim the bragging rights in the Tyne-Wear derby. Meanwhile, Tottenham were thrashed 3-0 at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa came from behind

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is reportedly a wanted man, with Manchester City said to have scored the England international “more than 10 times”. They have been impressed by the 23-year-old’s performances for club and country,

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He had been congratulated by his teammates for his pressing that led to Callum Hudson-Odoi opening the scoring, then had a wide grin spread across his face when he made it 3-0. Even Dyche celebrated that one. And when fans sang his name, Sangare did a little jig in response.

Brighton powered to a solid 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest away at the City Ground to further bolster their bid for European football.

Manchester City maintained their pursuit of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City sent a strong message in the Premier League title race with a 3–0 win over Crystal Palace.