CommentaryReporting by Neil Leigh @mancity

22:53

Signing off for the evening

As always many thanks for joining us tonight.

Three points, a Phil Foden hat-trick and back up to second in the Premier League table.

All in all, a good night's work I'd say!

Stay tuned to mancity.com and our official app for short highlights, extended highlights and a full-match replay – via CITY+ - from midnight.

And don't forget to join us again on Saturday when we are back at the Etihad to tackle Everton in a game that kicks off at 12.30pm (UK).

See you then!

22:43

Picture perfect

Enjoy the best images from tonight's big win...

22:41

Thomas Frank's reaction 💬

We gave it a very good go. I thought it was a very good performance. I thought we were brave and defended very well against the best team in the world.

The goal before half time was a tough one to take.

Second half, we continued and we knew De Bruyne was the key player to close down but he found that magic pass.

Some of the things were good but when you face the best team in the world, you need to be perfect.

22:33

Gearing up nicely

The scary thing for the opposition is that you do feel City still have another gear to click into.

A run of nine straight wins, a fully fit squad and numerous individuals playing out of their skin means there are positives aplenty as a hectic and important February continues.

22:31

Had to be...


22:29

City's prize guy

Phil Foden heads back to the City dressing room with the match ball.

22:26

Pep on City's run of form 💬

I'm just trying to recover the people and prepare for Everton.

I never think about the run, just about winning the next game.

22:24


22:24

The boss on Phil Foden 💬

He always had an eye for a goal. He's got 250 games already and he's had an impact with goals this season.

He's incredible. His numbers are really good.

22:22

Pep's reaction 💬

We had a lot of chances. The keeper was sensational. They are so dangerous from set plays, they are an incredible team in that concept. They press really high.

The spaces in the pockets in these types of games are really important.