LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League leaders Manchester City brushed aside Leicester City 2-0 for their 16th successive win in all competitions as Manchester United welcomed back long-term absentees Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a 4-1 rout of Newcastle United. A tap-in by Gabriel Jesus and a stunning strike from Kevin De Bruyne provided the City goals against a Leicester team who have often troubled them in the past. The only concern for City manager Pep Guardiola was an injury to John Stones, who hobbled off before the break and may not play again this year. At Anfield, Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool beat Southampton 3-0 to record three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time in 2017. "The defending was very poor," said Pulis after the defeat in which Eden Hazard scored twice.

Source: The Star November 18, 2017 18:27 UTC