Mancity outclass beleaguered Watford to go four points clear

Four goals from Gabriel Jesus and a superb strike from Rodrigo saw Manchester City demolish Watford 5-1 to extend their lead to four points clear of Liverpool who face Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield tommorow.

Guardiola’s men started well through Jesus who scored twice in the opening 23 minutes, thanks to a fantastic pass from Oleksandr Zinchenko and a header following a masterful Kevin De Bruyne cross.

French defender Hassane Kamara pulled a goal back for Watford before a stunning strike from Rodri restored City’s two-goal advantage in the 34th minute.

Jesus completed his first Premier League hat-trick early in the second half after converting from the penalty spot. He then tapped home his fourth in the 53rd minute to complete the rout.

The 25 year old has a year left on his terms and is rumoured to be keen on leaving the Etihad, with Arsenal believed to be eyeing up a deal in the summer.

The result guaranteed City’s 15th win in a row against Watford and they have become the first English league team in history to win 15 consecutive competitive matches against a specific opponent.

The Cityzens welcome Real Madrid in the Champions League, first leg semifinal, on Tuesday, before turning their focus to the title again when they travel to Leeds.

The victory moved champions City to 80 points from 33 matches while Watford head towards relegation, 7 points from safety in 19th place.