A step closer: City 4-0 Aston Villa

Manchester City defeated Aston Villa 4-0 at the Etihad stadium to go atop the Barclays Premier League with two points off Liverpool.

After a goalless first half, Edin Dzeko grabbed a brace, substitute Jovetic and Yaya Toure finished off Villa.

City will host West Ham on Sunday in the last match of the season and a win or draw would suffice at the Etihad for City to be crowned champions.