Four things Pep Guardiola got right as Man City close in on title after Liverpool slip

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Manchester City moved one step closer to retaining their Premier League crown after thrashing Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad.Raheem Sterling ghosted into space at the back post to nod City into an 18th minute lead before Aymeric Laporte bundled home a second 20 minutes later.

Rodri and Phil Foden scored before Sterling netted his second of the afternoon in the dying moments for City, who cruised to a crucial win just days after suffering Champions League heartbreak.Here, Daily Star Sport takes a look at the big calls that Pep Guardiola got spot on as City took full advantage of Liverpool's slip-up against Tottenham to open up a three point lead at the top of the table...After Liverpool dropped precious points less than 24 hours earlier, City knew they had the opportunity to take control of the title race with a positive result against Eddie Howe's side - and they wasted no time in trying to beat the Magpies into submission.City were at it right from the off and could, and arguably should, have scored twice in the opening 15 minutes.

Laporte and Joao Cancelo spurned golden chances to break the deadlock, and Newcastle almost made them pay through Chris Wood.But Sterling settled any nerves at the Etihad with his clinical headed finish to ensure City's aggressive approach paid dividends.What did you make of Man City's performance against Newcastle?

Let us know in the comments section.Just days after being snubbed for the biggest game of City's season, Sterling was in the right place at the right time to break the deadlock for Guardiola's side.The England star has bagged some huge goals for City this year - but his stooping header to start the rout against Magpies could be the most important one yet.