Manchester City moved inexorably towards the Premier League summit with an emphatic win that underlined their title credentials.
Victory moved City up to second place and proved the perfect early birthday present for boss Pep Guardiola, who turns 50 today.
A brace from John Stones and additional strikes from Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling gave Guardiola's men a comfortable win.
While all the focus was on Anfield, away from the spotlight City are quietly moving through the gears and towards the top of the table.
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