Man City stars Gundogan, Stones and Ruben Dias have STAGGERING stats this season

Man City cruised to a 5-0 away win over West Brom on Tuesday night and climbed to summit of Premier League standings after Matchday 19. City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan continued his hot streak by scoring twice while Joao Cancelo, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling also got on scoresheet. Cityzens also became ninth team to top Premier League this season with ir 11th consecutive win across all competitions. 

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West Brom vs Man City: Ilkay Gundogan goals make light of KDB's absence

Ilkay Gundogan got Man City off to a great start at Hawthorns — in absence of star playmaker Kevin De Bruyne — as German opened scoring in sixth minute. visitors doubled ir lead through Joao Cancel in 20th minute before Gundogan grabbed his second of night at half-hour mark. 

It was 30-year-old's seventh goal in his last eight Premier League games and it also made him City's highest scorer this season. Riyad Mahrez n scored just before half-time in trademark style as he cut inside after collecting Raheem Sterling’s crossfield pass and swerved home a left-footed shot. Raheem Sterling n completed rout in second half to make it 5-0 as City moved one point clear at top of table.

John Stones and Ruben Dias stats: Man City's formidable backline partnership

Although City were at ir lethal best in front of goal, ar positive takeaway from game against West Brom was that Pep Guardiola's side kept ar clean sheet. Man City have conceded just 13 goals, which is  fewest in league this season as Ruben Dias and John Stones have looked solid toger.

City have conceded only one goal across all competitions when Stones and Dias have started toger at centre-back. Stones also chipped in with two goals during 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on January 18. Dias also appears to have fit in smoothly following his £61.6m transfer from Benfica in summer.

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Man City will be hoping to continue ir impressive scoring and defensive record when y host Sheffield United at weekend. Guardiola's side n face Burnley at Turf Moor next Wednesday before a blockbuster clash against Liverpool at Anfield. 

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