Manchester City takes the lead with an easy victory over Watford

Champions Manchester City snatched the top spot in the Premier League for the first time this season after Bernardo Silva scored twice in a 3-1 win away to Watford on Saturday.

Raheem Sterling's early header paved the way for an easy victory for Pep Guardiola's team, who took advantage of former leaders Chelsea's 3-2 defeat at West Ham United.

Silva scored from a difficult angle in the 31st minute, and then tightened City's grip on the match completely in the 61st minute when he hit a beautiful ball in the upper corner of the goal.

Indeed, City should have won by an even bigger score at struggling Watford, who got some hope in the end when Cucho Hernandez pulled one back.

With its fifth consecutive victory in the league, City raised its score to 35 points from 15 games, one point ahead of Liverpool and two points over Chelsea in the triple title struggle.

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