Coach Pep Guardiola has rotated strongly by making up to six changes in Manchester City's starting lineup, while also leaving Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku on the bench.
Although the start was not too explosive and even escaped defeat thanks to VAR refusing the opponent's opening goal, Man City quickly regained control of the game thanks to Phil Foden's brilliant performance.
The English midfielder marked his impressive return with two classy assists in the first half. In the 32nd minute, Foden made a delicate backheel for Antoine Semenyo to open the score. Just 7 minutes later, he continued to control the ball neatly before creating conditions for Omar Marmoush to turn and finish to increase the score to 2-0.
The second half was easier for the home team at Etihad as they completely controlled the game. In the 84th minute, substitute player Rayan Cherki accelerated powerfully before assisting Savinho to seal a 3-0 victory.
The match also brought many emotions to Man City fans when Josko Gvardiol returned after injury, and John Stones came on in the final minutes to say goodbye to Etihad fans.
This victory helps The Citizens increase their total points to 77, only 2 points behind Arsenal. Although the right to self-determination in the championship race still belongs to Arsenal, Guardiola's team has completed the goal of putting maximum pressure before focusing on the FA Cup final at Wembley.
