Manchester City 2-1 West Ham United
by Adam Millington
at the City of Manchester Stadium

MANCHESTER CITY extended their winning streak to five games in all competitions as they overcame a stern test from David Moyes’s West Ham side this afternoon to triumph 2-1.

Storm Arwen had caused disruption to Burnley vs Tottenham, with the game being eventually postponed, but the players here battled through the wind and snow to produce a fine footballing spectacle.

Each game has proved to be a lesson in tactical thinking for Pep Guardiola this season, with all eventualities being tried to see who could fill the vacant number nine role. This time he lined up with Algerian playmaker Riyad Mahrez in the middle, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling flanking him.