In-tune City stroll to Christmas number one 

An eighth consecutive league victory for City underlined the gulf on the pitch between the richest two clubs in the world.

Manchester City's Ruben Dias (second right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Picture:  Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. 

PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle 0 Manchester City 4

JOAO Cancelo marked his 100th Manchester City appearance with a goal and an assist as the Premier League leaders readily accepted the pre-Christmas gifts on offer from Newcastle to stretch their advantage at the summit.