DEFENDER John Stones scored the winner as Manchester City beat West Ham 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s runaway Premier League leaders have now won 20 games on the spin.
Follow all of the latest reaction below..
THAT’S A WRAP
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BARCA IN STRATFORD
Joe Cole is dreaming about European nights at the London stadium.
He said: “I’d love to see Barcelona come here – the fans would love it”
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DREAM IS ALIVE
Moyes is clearly wary about delivering false promises to West Ham fans.
When pushed on whether they could hold onto their spot in fourth, he said: “If you’d said to us we would be a top four side, we may not have believed it, but we’ve competed and played well against the best team in the league at the moment.
“We’re going to keep trying and keep pushing. I don’t want to promise something I can’t deliver, but if we play like we did today we’ll be nearer the top than the bottom.”
MOYES SPEAKS
Speaking on BT Sport, David Moyes says: ” I thought we did a good job against a good side.
“I’m just disappointed that we get a last chance in the last kick of the game and we can’t finish it.
“We put on a good show and worked hard, we’re a bit unfortunate to go away with nothing.
“Today’s performance is on the back of a good run of games, so this backs up the level of performance we put up recently.”
Having worked with John Stones earlier in his career, Moyes was asked about his performance today, he added: “I’m pleased to see him doing so well and back in form, but I just wish he hadn’t scored today!”
STATS ALL FOLKS
How the teams compared after City victorious again at the Etihad.
DYNAMIC DEFENSIVE DUO
Stones was asked about defenders chipping in to the goal tally when forwards couldn’t, he said: “We all try and chip in.
“Everyone is out there working hard, some days it doesn’t come off for the forwards, so Ruben and I chipped in.
“I think that’s why we’re such a collective in important moments.
“We’re just glad to get three points and just keeping this run going.
“I’ve said it numerous times before, but you can only give credit to Ruben [Dias] for moving countries and clubs and the way he’s played straight away, with whoever’s playing.
“He’s outstanding and that’s all down to him- massive credit to him.”
MAN OF THE MATCH
Speaking on BT Sport, today’s man-of-the-match John Stones says: “A lot of credit to West Ham
“We knew what they’d do, their position in the table speaks for itself- a lot of credit to them, they gave us a great game.
“We had to focus until the last minute.
“We weren’t at our free-flowing football best, like we have been in recent weeks, but that’s because of the way they set up against us.
“We showed real character in the second half.”
HEAD OF A CHANCE
Diop’s effort looked a dead-cert for West Ham to salvage a point.
But he planted his header wide of the post, with a virtually empty goal in front of him.
TABLE TOPPERS
Manchester City win their 20th in a row without being at their vintage best.
They have such quality and depth in their squad that an early kick-off on a Saturday after a mid-week European fixture doesn’t phase them.
City have extended the league at the top of the table and are pulling away from their neighbours.
FT: MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
93. CHANCE!
The ball is lifted in well to Diop who’s head and shoulders above everyone in the box and only needs to nod the ball down into goal.
But he heads it wide of the post! Cue West Ham players with their head in their hands.
They were so close to equalising there!
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
92. Fernandinho sees yellow for shoulder barging Bowen off the ball.
Can West Ham do anything with this?
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
90. Four additional minutes at the Etihad.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
89. Decent challenge by Zinchenko stops Coufal from having a shot from the right of the box.
Corner to West Ham, but it doesn’t clear the first man.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
89. Not bad for Stones, not bad at all.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
88. Gundogan is replaced by Rodri.
He’s leaving the pitch very slowly, casting an eye at the clock.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
87. Pep’s very animated on the touchline, clearly not content with a one goal lead.
He’s currently delivering a pep talk, gesticulating wildly, to Rodri.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
86. Cresswell delivers it into the six-yard box before Dias heads it clear.
City try and counter quickly but Benrahma takes out Foden.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
85. Fernandinho takes out Lingard with a late sliding tackle giving away a freekick in dangerous territory.
It’s about 30 yards out and City are defending with a very high line.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
84. It really has been an astonishing turnaround for City.
They had the worst start to the season under Guardiola’s reign and are now edging in on their 20th consecutive victory.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
83. Decent defending by Dawson who blocks a Gundogan shot from the edge of the area.
Moyes uses the break to make a double change.
Antonio is replaced by Bowen, he looks absolutely exhausted.
Johnson makes way for Benrahma.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
81. Foden swings the ball in well from the corner flag before Randolph makes contact with an awkward punch.
The clearance falls to Mahrez who is unmarked.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
80. The second goal have shifted the power, giving City a feeling of control.
A change is imminent for the Hammers.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
78. City enjoy a spell of possession in and around West Ham’s box before Mahrez pulls the trigger.
Soucek gets his foot across to block the shot. Corner to City.
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 WEST HAM
76. Antonio must be exhausted!
He’s chased every single ball in City’s half.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
