City slickers hit leaders Arsenal for six

Sergio Aguero gave City a 14th-minute lead and Alvaro Negredo restored the hosts’ advantage after Theo Walcott had marked his first start for Arsenal since September by equalising. City lost Aguero to injury early in the second half, but a brace from Fernandinho, a David Silva strike and a Yaya Toure penalty secured victory for the 2012 champions, with Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner replying in vain.

City have now won all eight of their home games this season, scoring 35 goals, and climbed to second place in the table, although Chelsea can move above them by beating second-bottom Crystal Palace later on Saturday.