Manchester City continued their winning streak on Saturday after beating Premier League side Southampton by four goals in their 9th game of the season.
Four is the fewest number of goals that City have scored in the Premier League at home this season, so Ralph Hassenhuttl’s players were perhaps relieved the defeat wasn’t worse.
Joao Cancelo, the world-class and ever-versatile full-back put in the best showing of the match, as he also stood out as a playmaker, running far up the pitch to score and create chances for his teammates.
The Portuguese is the master of an outside of the foot pass and sent one glorious deep cross onto the path of Riyad Mahrez, who volleyed just over the bar.
He gave the host the lead in the first twenty minutes, twisting James Ward-Prowse inside out before smashing a left-foot shot into the bottom corner.
De Bruyne has always been a threat, as he moved up to fifth on the all-time Premier League assists list when he set up Phil Foden’s second goal.
Baal could not get on the scoresheet till the 65th minute, as two Southampton defenders were always on his heels.
Phil Foden also did well for Manchester City. After missing a one-on-one with Bazunu, he was presented with a second opportunity less than a minute later and made no mistake with a deft finish.
Riyad Mahrez who also got on the scoresheet hasn’t been at his best this season, but the Algerian was preferred with Guardiola wanting him to find some form after a goal and assist in midweek against Copenhagen and he got on the scoresheet again while Grealish fluffed a glorious chance when he came on.
Manchester City was totally dominant and they temporarily moved to the top with 9 games played, pending the outcome of Arsenal vs Liverpool match.
