Defending champion Manchester City moved 12 points ahead of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Brentford. Manchester City have 60 points from 24 games while Liverpool, with two games in hand, are second on 48.

Pep Guardiola`s side was always in control on Wednesday night, although it wasn`t until the 40th minute that Riyad Mahrez put them ahead from the penalty spot after Raheem Sterling had been fouled.