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Robert Huth's double and a Riyad Mahrez goal sent Premier League leaders Leicester City six points clear after a stunning 3-1 victory at shell-shocked title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.
Leicester produced another exhilarating counter-attacking performance, playing with confidence and swagger in the top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad stadium.
Poor marking allowed defender Huth to sweep in Mahrez's free kick, via a deflection off Martin Demichelis, after three minutes.
Playmaker Mahrez finished off a swift break to score his 14th league goal of a hugely impressive season and double Leicester's lead three minutes into the second half.
Show all 22 1 /22Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Joe Hart, Manchester City Couldn't do much about any of the goals, and made some fine saves to prevent an even greater rout. 6/10
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Pablo Zabaleta, Manchester City Could have won a penalty in the first half, but was exposed by Mahrez for his goal. 5
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Nicolas Otamendi, Manchester City Never worked out how to deal with Vardy, but produced some timely last-ditch challenges. 5
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Martin Demichelis, Manchester City At fault for all three goals - beaten easily twice by Huth, and embarrassed by Mahrez's trickery. 3
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Aleksandar Kolarov, Manchester City Poor defensively, giving away the free kick for the first goal, and uncharacteristically wasteful in attack. 4
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Fernandinho, Manchester City Had a penalty shout turned down in the first half, but struggled to cope with Leicester's counter-attacks. 5
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Fabian Delph, Manchester City Made scarcely any more impact than Toure in the City midfield, and came off at the same time. 5
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings David Silva, Manchester City Was at the centre of City's brightest moments in the first half, but faded after the break and was substitued late. 6
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Yaya Toure, Manchester City Was utterly anonymous in the first half, substituted early in the second. 4
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Raheem Sterling, Manchester City An early chance was denied well by Schmeichel and he had half-chances in the second half, but a frustrating afternoon. 5
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Sergio Aguero, Manchester City Struggled in the first half after an early knock, but came into the game, worked hard, and took his goal well. 7
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester City Was solid throughout, making one superb, crucial second-half save from Fernando. 7
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Danny Simpson, Leicester City Booked for a foul on Sterling, but kept the ex-Liverpool man quiet. Sloppy backpass almost gave City a second. 6
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Wes Morgan, Leicester City Was booked for a foul on Aguero, but formed a heroic partnership with Huth in central defence. 8
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Robert Huth, Leicester City Got the better of Demichelis twice to score two precious goals, and was a rock defensively. Will never have a better game. 10
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Christian Fuchs, Leicester City Had a heart in mouth moment after bundling down Zabaleta on the edge of the box, but delivered the corner for the third goal. 7
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Riyad Mahrez, Leicester City Brilliant - won and delivered the free-kick for the first goal, and scored the second with a moment of brilliance. A constant threat. 9
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Danny Drinkwater, Leicester City An effective shield in front of the defence, got forward well and set up Vardy for a late chance with a superb ball. 8
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings N'Golo Kante, Leicester City A dominant performance from the midfielder in defence and attack, summed up by his storming run to set up the Mahrez goal. 9
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Marc Albrighton, Leicester City Set the tone for the game with a fine early cross, worked hard and caused problems with his consistent delivery. 7
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Shinjo Okazaki, Leicester City Worked tirelessly for the team, ran well off the ball and was only denied a goal by some last-ditch defending. 7
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Manchester City vs Leicester City ratings Jamie Vardy, Leicester City Did everything but score, twice forcing fine saves from Hart and giving Otamendi and Demichelis a torrid time. The real deal. 8
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Huth headed in a corner on the hour to make it 3-0, proving that Leicester, on 53 points from 25 games, have the quality and belief to make a sustained challenge for a first English top-flight crown.
Sergio Aguero headed a late consolation for the hosts.
Additional reporting by Reuters.
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