And their players celebrated in style inside the dressing room afterwards.
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Two goals from Kevin De Bruyne, a John Stones header and a record Erling Haaland strike saw City smash their title rivals 4-1 at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola’s men are now just two points behind the table-topping Londoners.
But they also have two games in hand.
And it’s advantage City heading into the final stage of the season.
Indeed, the club’s players celebrated last night’s win just like a successful final.
It was all kicking off inside the dressing room after the final whistle.
And Jack Grealish led the way as he posed for a snap with teammate Haaland.
The England star wrote: “Nights like these at Etihad don’t get much better!
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“A long way still to go! Cmon the boys! CITEHHHH.”
Grealish also captured a happy moment between Portuguese pair Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias as they reflected on the game.
Fans were certainly delighted with Grealish and City’s efforts.
One said: “Well done and thank you boys.”
Another joked: “Let Ben White out of your pocket please, he has a family and kids at home.”
One declared: “Brilliant performance Jack, you had them on the ropes.”
Another added: “Nothing compares to my love for this football club.”