By the numbers: Manchester City ripped Tottenham apart

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Six consecutive victories in the Premier League and 14 points clear at the top.

On Saturday, Manchester City swatted Tottenham Hotspur aside at the Etihad Stadium, winning 4-1 to extend its winning streak in English football's top flight and pull away from its crosstown rival, Manchester United. It was, simply put, a one-sided affair. The Citizens could have won by more than three goals, while the north London club could have finished the game with nine players.

For an idea of just how dominant City was in the game, and is in the Premier League, here's a collection of statistics:

12: City holds a plus-12 goal difference this season against the other clubs from the Premier League's so-called big six, scoring 15 and allowing just three.

14: With eight goals and six assists to his name, Kevin De Bruyne has been involved in more Premier League goals this season than any footballer at City.

15: Raheem Sterling's double means he now boasts 15 goals in all competitions this season, more than any of his teammates.

16: City's 16-game winning streak is the longest in the history of the Premier League.

26: Home goalkeeper Ederson completed 26 passes, more than either Christian Eriksen or Dele Alli managed.

55: It took 55 minutes for Harry Kane to register his first shot on target.

56: City leads the Premier League with 56 goals this season, 17 short of how many Arsenal's Invincibles tallied in 2003-04. United is second with 37 goals.

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