Manchester City outclass Spurs to extend Premier League lead and winning run

Well that was seriously impressive from City, who beat last season's runners-up with some room to spare. Kevin de Bruyne was superb again with a goal and numerous other contributions. Raheem Sterling got two also.

Tottenham were dominated from the outset and though they kept City out for long periods, they caved late on and the result was totally justified in the end.

Well that is all we have got time for this evening. We're back tomorrow afternoon with two more top flight games as Manchester United go to West Brom and Bournemouth host Liverpool.

But until, thank you for joining us and goodbye.

Full time: Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham

GOAL! Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham (Christian Eriksen)

Apparently not as Spurs claim a consolation goal. Eriksen collects the ball from Sissoko and fires into the corner from 20 yards. City concede again, but frankly does it matter?

Three added minutes at the Etihad. More pain for Tottenham?

GOAL! Manchester City 4-0 Tottenham (Raheem Sterling)

This is nothing more than City deserve, on the balance of play. Sterling beats Lloris to the ball, toe-poking it through his legs, before sliding into an empty net.

Raheem Sterling wants another after a few bad misses this afternoon, and his rising shot is palmed away by Lloris. Tottenham are here for the taking in these closing minutes.

Bernardo Silva nearly makes it four with a near-post shot which Lloris turns behind. Spurs take off Dele Alli, which isn't a bad idea given how things have been going.

Kevin de Bruyne celebrates thrashing City into a two-goal lead.

GOAL! Manchester City 3-0 Tottenham (Raheem Sterling)

City may not have been at their best this evening but they produce a reminder of their quality with a fine team goal. De Bruyne and Sane are both involved before Sterling is teed up and he fires into an empty net.

And Tottenham almost take full advantage but after Lamela side-steps his way through Winks runs the ball too far, dodging challenges he could easily of gone down under and the chance is gone.

City should be three-up but Gabrial Jesus hit the post from a penalty and Sterling side-foots over the bar. De Bruyne won the penalty by the way with another fine bit of play.

PENALTY TO MANCHESTER CITY

GOAL! Manchester 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Kevin de Bruyne)

That frankly is stunning. Kevin de Bruyne picks himself up from being floored by Dele Alli, collects the ball off the left drives into the box and fires through Hugo Lloris. Fabulous finish.

Should that be red? Harry Kane escaped earlier and now Dele Alli does. He goes above the ball and catches De Bruyne above the ankle, studs first. He got a slight touch on the ball but he follows through strongly. The England man is very fortunate to survive there.

Tottenham clearly not at the races today, not keeping the ball with the efficiency you would normally expect. City should double their lead and all but secure the points as Sterling scoops a shot over the bar from six yards, after Lloris pushed the ball out from Sane's shot.

Gabriel Jesus on for City and he almost scores with his first touch, so nearly getting on the end of a cross from De Bruyne but Eric Dier just does enough to put him off.

City are pushing up high against Tottenham when they have the ball and look really comfortable at the back. Harry Kane does test Ederson though with a fine effort - probably the visitors' best - which is beaten away for a corner.

High challenge from Harry Kane on his England colleague Raheem Sterling and that earns the striker a yellow card. Brilliant refereeing from Craig Pawson by the way, who saw the challenge over his shoulder we he was running to keep up with play. Fine officiating.

Half a chance for Tottenham as Son collects the ball at the back post but Sane snuffs it out. So impressive to see the German tracking back, having been the scourge of Spurs at the other end.

Back under way at a soaked Etihad Stadium.

Players coming out for the second half. No evidence of any changes at this stage, but Erik Lamela is among those waiting for the call.

Half time: Manchester City 1-0 Tottenham

Normal service has resumed at the Etihad Stadium. Ilkay Gundogan has the league leaders ahead and they are heading 14 points clear. Tottenham have not offered a great deal and have acted as survivors for much of this half. Kane and Eriksen has lived on the periphery of this game and need to get more involved if Spurs are to mount a comeback.

Five minutes to go until half time. Can Tottenham get to the break without any furthr damage? Would be huge if they could.

Nicolas Otamendi cracks Harry Kane on the side of the face with a high boot which sends the England man flying. He doesn't go down without a reason and a yellow card is shown to the Argentine.

Harry Kane curls wide from 20 yards as Tottenham belatedly threaten. Ederson scrambled across and I am not sure if he was getting there.

Twice City almost grab a second. Leroy Sane miss-controls after De Bruyne's pass, before Aguero fires wide from 25 yards. Spurs being a little overrun, but it is vital they stay in the game.

Ilkay Gundogan celebrates giving City the lead.

Brilliant from Danny Rose, blocking Raheem Sterling's shot on the run after Leroyd Sane's driven cross. City doing some heavy pressing here but Spurs holding firm.

Danny Rose stupidly pushes Eliaquim Mangala in the back after a hoofed pass into the box. The referee ignores the challenge but given what you can get a penalty for these days, it could easily have been given.

GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Tottenham (Ilkay Gundogan)

Mauricio Pochettino will be fuming with this. For all the threats City possess, Spurs probably have the advantage in terms of height and physicality, yet it is a set-piece from which City have the lead. A corner from the left finds Gundogan in the middle of the goal.

Leroy Sane gets to the byline and get a cross in by Tottenham get the ball clear with Aguero lurking.

Kevin de Bruyne and Mousa Dembele battle for the ball early on.

Under way at the Etihad.

Players on their way from the fans tunnel at the Etihad Stadium. Bit of moisture in the air, ideal conditions for football and 22 of the best players in the league on show. An early Christmas present you could say.

On paper this could be one of the games of the season in the Premier League. If Man City are to lose, particularly at home, this term then this afternoon could be the time. Tottenham do like a trip to the blue half of Manchester. But another win for Guardiola would strengthen their grip on the title for sure.

Mauricio Pochettino on BT Sport: "They are a fantastic side but our mentality is to try to win and we are going to fight a lot of course. We always select our best side to win every game."

Pep Guardiola on BT Sport: "Everything will get tougher. We are coming back to normality and we can lose games. Every game is different, every game has different managers with different qualities."

City set a new Premier League record after beating Swansea to claim a 15th straight win, but the question must be how can Pep Guardiola improve further? The title is all but theres and they have the acclaim of the whole country, but surely only an unbeaten season can match the staggering expectations of this team.

The reason given for David Silva's omission is personal reasons. Big news for City, with the Spaniard having been simply sublime this season.

Full time across the country in the Premier League but the second half at the Bet365 Stadium is just about to get under way. Head here for coverage of that game, or stay right here as we build up to the 5:30pm kickoff at the Etihad.

City are in place too.

Tottenham have arrived at the Etihad.

City have won 15 on the bounce and are 11 points clear but Mauricio Pochettino has insisted his Tottenham team travel to Manchester full of hope and optimism. They won at the Etihad last year and often run City close on their own patch.

Three changes for City. Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker are back in for Pep Guardiola.

For Spurs, Dele Alli, Kieran Trippier and Mousa Dembele are back. Serge Aurier, Erik Lamela and Ben Davies are on the bench. Davinson Sanchez is suspended.

Teams in from the Etihad.

Atmosphere building at the Etihad Stadium.

So how might both sides line up this afternoon?

Man City are likely to recall Gabriel Jesus after he missed the win at Swansea. Leroy Sane and Kyle Walker could also return.

Tottenham are without Toby Alderweireld and Victor Wanyama, while Erik Lamela is likely to drop to the bench. Dele Alli will be recalled.

Don't forget that we have five other games to keep your attention until we get going at the Etihad. You can follow Arsenal vs Newcastle, Chelsea vs Southampton and a handful of other games here.

If Manchester City are to offer any hope to the chasing pack behind them in the Premier League title race, then today surely represents one of the last times they could allow their crown to slip.

Tottenham have won 10 times at City in the Premier League and as recently as February 2016. They possess all the tools required to upset a City side who have won their last 15 games in a row in the league and are arguably the best side in Europe right now.

There has been some gentle sniping between Guardiola and Pochettino in the lead-up to this game which would ensure there is some added spice - at least on the touchline - and years gone by suggest these two usually serve up a cracking game.

All the build-up and team news ahead of the 5:30pm kick-off on the way.