Manchester City easily defeated Stoke 4-0 in the English Premier league on Saturday to move five points clear of rival Manchester United in the fight for a Champions league spot.
The hosts struck twice in each half with Fernando grabbing the opener, followed by Sergio Aguero converting a penalty just before halftime. Kelechi Iheanacho added two more after the interval.
City moved to third and is provisionally one point ahead of fourth-place Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Eden Hazard scored his first Premier league goals of the season and Cesc Fabregas played a key role in Chelsea's 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Joy in Madrid
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid won on Saturday to keep the pressure on title rival Barcelona.
While Madrid needed Gareth Bale to score twice to overcome a two-goal deficit and win 3-2 at crosstown rival Rayo Vallecano, Atletico ground out a 1-0 victory over Malaga.