Despite a resilient performance from Roberto Martinez’s side, last season’s runners-up make it three wins out of three this season to equal a club-record nine straight league wins Aleksandar Kolarov and Samir Nasri were on target as Manchester City beat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park to equal their club record of nine consecutive top-flight wins.
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.
