Leroy Sane looks to strike for Manchester City against Crystal Palace. Photo: Getty ImagesManchester City ran riot in the second half at the Etihad to thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, while Manchester United made hard work of their 1-0 win at Southampton. United were far less convincing in their success at Southampton but Romelu Lukaku's first-half goal was enough to ensure they stay level on points with leaders City. SLICK FOOTBALLIn Manchester, Sane's brilliant first-half goal for City seemed somewhat undeserved but Palace struggled to cope with their slick football in the second half. Raheem Sterling helped himself to a quick-fire brace after the break, before Sergio Aguero got a goal 11 minutes from time.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 23, 2017 23:37 UTC