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Man City trounce Newcastle to open up three-point lead

May 8, 2022 Newcastle United's Matt Targett in action with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling Action Images via Reuters

Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle United that allowed the reigning champions to open up a three-point lead over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (May 8).

Raheem Sterling scored twice for the hosts with Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden also on target as they shrugged off the bitter disappointment of their Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid.

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