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Stoke 0-2 Manchester City: David Silva strikes twice as Pep Guardiola's men go 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League

Daily Mail | March 12, 2018

Related Topics: Pep Guardiola, David Silva, Premier League, Stoke City F.C., Win–loss record (pitching), Raheem Sterling, Top, Jack Butland, Manchester United F.C., Everton F.C.

Manchester City will not only win the Premier League but it seems they will do it without any semblance of fuss.

Pep Guardiola’s team will now be champions if they beat Manchester United on April 7, providing they also win at Everton on March 31.

City eased Stoke City aside last night. Guardiola will not admit it but apart from a ten minute spell before half-time it looked simple.

David Silva (centre) gives Manchester City the lead with a cool finish from Raheem Sterling's low cross from the right
David Silva (centre) gives Manchester City the lead with a cool finish from Raheem Sterling's low cross from the right
Silva (right) watches on as his first-time strike makes its way into the bottom left corner in the seventh minuteu00a0
Silva (right) watches on as his first-time strike makes its way into the bottom left corner in the seventh minute
Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland lies dejected a the Spanish playmaker wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring
Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland lies dejected a the Spanish playmaker wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring
Silva celebrates after breaking the deadlock in Monday evening's Premier League clash at the Bet365 Stadium
Silva celebrates after breaking the deadlock in Monday evening's Premier League clash at the Bet365 Stadium
The 32-year-old (centre) is congratulated by his team-mates after giving his side the lead against Stoke City
The 32-year-old (centre) is congratulated by his team-mates after giving his side the lead against Stoke City
Silva (centre) flicks the ball past Butland (right) to double the lead after Gabriel Jesus'u00a0perfectly weighted lofted passu00a0
Silva (centre) flicks the ball past Butland (right) to double the lead after Gabriel Jesus' perfectly weighted lofted pass
Stoke duo Joe Allen (2nd right) and Moritz Bauer (right) can only watch on as Silva's flicked effort makes its way into the net
Stoke duo Joe Allen (2nd right) and Moritz Bauer (right) can only watch on as Silva's flicked effort makes its way into the net
The Spain international celebrates with his team-mates after scoring his second goal of the game against Stoke City
The Spain international celebrates with his team-mates after scoring his second goal of the game against Stoke City
Stoke players look dejected following Manchester City's second goal at the Bet365 Stadium on Monday evening
Stoke players look dejected following Manchester City's second goal at the Bet365 Stadium on Monday evening

David Silva scored a super team goal in the tenth minute of the first half and then added another five minutes in to the second.

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