Raheem Sterling scores hat-trick as Man City go 12 points clear
Manchester City powered 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling’s hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win against Norwich on Saturday.
Dominant from the champions 💪#NORMCI pic.twitter.com/GgiSAffXys
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2022
Sterling put City ahead in the first half at Carrow Road and Phil Foden doubled the champions’ lead early in the second period.
England forward Sterling netted twice more in the closing stages to complete his seventh career treble.
The perfect hat-trick 🤩@sterling7 | #NORMCI pic.twitter.com/eEsxDylwnN
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2022
Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten in their last 15 league games, with 14 wins in that streak keeping them firmly on course to retain the title.
Second-placed Liverpool can close the gap to nine points if they win at struggling Burnley on Sunday in the first of their two games in hand on City.
Focus turns to @BurnleyOfficial 👊#BURLIV pic.twitter.com/PYk4N9nFkg
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 12, 2022
Liverpool show no signs of giving up their pursuit, but City have won 18 of their last 20 matches in all competitions.