Raheem Sterling joined by two more Manchester City stars - Premier League team of the week

City's 4-1 win at Liverpool has changed the shape of the title race

Goalkeeper: Emi Martinez (Aston Villa) – Made terrific saves from his former team-mates Granit Xhaka and Nicolas Pepe to get his 11th clean sheet and Villa a win against Arsenal. Getty

Right-back: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) – The recalled captain continued his renaissance under Thomas Tuchel with a fine display in the victory over Sheffield United. EPA

Centre-back: Joachim Andersen (Fulham) – It was overshadowed by Tomas Soucek’s farcical red card but Anderson excelled to keep West Ham quiet in a stalemate. EPA

Centre-back: Isaac Hayden (Newcastle) – The midfielder moved into defence when Newcastle were reduced to nine men and produced some heroics to protect their lead. Getty

Left-back: James Justin (Leicester City) – Added to the outstanding impression he has made this season by subduing Adama Traore in a Midlands derby draw. AFP

Right midfield: Raphinha (Leeds) – A brilliant trick to fool Gary Cahill was the highlight of a superb display of energy and creativity in the 2-0 win against Crystal Palace. AP

Centre midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – Scored a Cantona-esque goal with a chip against Everton, even if it was marred by the way United lost a lead. Getty

Centre midfield: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) – Reacted to his penalty miss by keeping his scoring run going with two close-range finishes against Liverpool. Reuters

Left midfield: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) – Finally scored at Anfield as a visiting player, but also gave Trent Alexander-Arnold a torrid time with a series of incisive runs. Reuters

Centre forward: Harry Kane (Tottenham) – Made his comeback from injury and showed why Tottenham had missed him with a goal, a constant threat and some fine passing. AFP

Centre forward: Phil Foden (Manchester City) – Jurgen Klopp called his goal a “genius moment” after Foden flourished as a false nine in perhaps the best performance of his career. AP

Richard Jolly

Raheem Sterling scored his first goal at Anfield since leaving in 2015 as Manchester City strolled to a significant 4-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.

The victory - City's tenth in succession in the league - took them five points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand over second-placed Manchester United.

Thomas Tuchel remains unbeaten as Chelsea manager after the Blues won 2-1 at Sheffield United, while Harry Kane returned from his injury layoff with a typical finish in Tottenham's 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion.

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Updated: February 09, 2021, 3:32 AM