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Man City survive Leicester fightback to secure ninth successive win

December 26, 2021 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their sixth goal Action Images via Reuters

Manchester City survived a spirited Leicester City fightback to earn a thrilling 6-3 victory on Sunday, a ninth Premier League win in a row moving them six points clear the top of the table.

With second-placed Liverpool not in action after their clash with Leeds United was postponed due to COVID-19 cases at the Yorkshire club, City appeared out of sight midway through the first half at the Etihad Stadium.

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