Manchester City beat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park to equal their club record of nine consecutive top-flight wins Aleksandar kolarov and Samir Nasri were on target
Not since 1912 had City reeled off nine victories in a row in the top tier, but Kolarov’s second-half strike and substitute Nasri’s fine late finish ensured they achieved that feat on Sunday to make it three wins out of three at the start of the new Premier League season.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side made a statement of intent by outclassing champions Chelsea in a 3-0 victory last weekend and were hugely impressive once again seven days on.
The outstanding David Silva struck the post and, although Romelu Lukaku had a goal disallowed for offside and rattled the crossbar with a free-kick in the first half, City were worthy winners as they secured only their fourth league victory at Goodison in their last 19 visits.
Three points ensured City returned to the top of the table, while Everton were brought back down to earth following their 3-0 win at Southampton last weekend as they suffered a first Premier League defeat of the season.