Michael Owen believes Manchester City's thrashing of Leicester is a "warning shot" to the Premier League after the Blues stretched their lead at the top to six points.
The Blues raced to a four-goal first-half lead before Brendan Rodgers' side caused a scare with a 20-minute second-half fightback.
City restored the cushion with goals from Aymeric Laporte and a second from Raheem Sterling, late on. Pep Guardiola's side continued their ruthless streak as they made it nine straight wins scoring 17 goals in their last three.
With Liverpool's Boxing Day clash with Leeds United postponed, City had an opportunity to bridge the gap at the top and they did just that in an emphatic fashion.
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