John Stones netted twice for Manchester City on Sunday as Pep Guardiola's men cruised past Crystal Palace to go second in the Premier League.
Hours after Liverpool and leaders Manchester United shared a goalless draw, City capitalised to move within two points of top spot with their fifth successive league victory.
Stones opened the scoring with a header from Kevin de Bruyne's delightful cross as the Belgian swung up his 100th assist in all competitions since joining the club in 2015.
Gundogan doubled the Citizens lead with an exquisite curling finish in the 56th minute, before Stones netted once against in the 68th minute when he was the quickest to react and slam home a loose ball.
Sterling ended the showdown in the 88th minute with a stunning goal after whipping his free-kick into the top corner
Guardiola's side can go top if they win their game in hand, while defeat means Crystal Palace remain 13th.
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