Jesus stars for sumptuous Man City on night to forget for West Ham

Manchester City, until now the season’s most frustrating under-achievers, provided a timely reminder of their title potential with a sumptuous 4-0 victory at West Ham on a night when manager Pep Guardiola made big decisions which brought big rewards.

Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, new signing Gabriel Jesus — his first for the club — and a Yaya Toure penalty secured a masterful victory at the London Stadium which moves City up to fifth in the Premier League, only a point adrift of second-placed Tottenham and 10 behind leaders Chelsea.

“We did really well. We scored some nice goals and it was overall a very good performance,” said Kevin De Bruyne.