Manchester City were comfortable victors over Aston Villa to move within three points of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
The Blues got off to the perfect start at the Etihad Stadium with Rodri powering home a header from close range which Emi Martinez could not keep out. City had their tails up, but they needed to wait until the 39th minute to have their second.
Strong running by Erling Haaland allowed him to get to the byline. The angle was too tight for a shot but his powerful cross was perfect for Ilkay Gundogan to tap home.
