Photo ReutersManchester City thumped Watford 6-0 to move top of the Premier League as Crystal Palace suffered their fifth successive loss in a 1-0 defeat by Southampton. Sergio Aguero scored his 10th City hat-trick, with strike partner Gabriel Jesus, Nicolas Otamendi and Raheem Sterling also netting against previously unbeaten Watford as City, who beat Liverpool 5-0 and Feyenoord 4-0 this week, romped home. Newcastle United posted their third successive win, 2-1 over Stoke City, to cheer Rafa Benitez on his return to the dugout after ill health. Newcastle are fourth, two places and one point above fellow promoted side Huddersfield Town, who drew 1-1 with Leicester City. Mauricio Pochettino's side were held 0-0 by Swansea City, the third successive time Wembley's new tenants have failed to win at home in the league this season.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 16, 2017 18:45 UTC