PLAYER RATINGS: Luton's backline endure a torrid afternoon at the Etihad

Manchester City have moved back to the top of the Premier League standings - all but for a short period - after they sealed a 5-1 victory against Luton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Premier League champions moved to go two points clear of Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the table, with both sides in action against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.

The Treble winners got off to a fast start, with Erling Haaland's shot from inside the penalty area striking the face of Luton defender Daiki Hashioka and into the back of the net. Matteo Kovacic doubled their lead in the second half, drilling his shot from the edge of the box into the back of the Luton goal.

Haaland followed up with a strike from the spot, before Luton's Ross Barkley capitalised on a mistake from summer signing Matheus Nunes in the 81st minute. But by this stage, City were in cruise control, with Jeremy Doku, who returned to the starting line-up today, producing a stunning individual effort to score late on. He'd be back in the attack again to tee up Josko Gvardiol, who sealed the victory 5-1.

Mail Sport's Nathan Salt provides his player ratings following a gripping game at the Etihad Stadium.

Ederson - 6.5

Should have been charged the price for admission. All he had to do was watch. Decent distribution on one of his quietest days at work.

Josko Gvardiol - 7.5

Had an early sight of goal when he stung the palms of Kaminski and he looks in the mood going forward. Good idea, too, given Luton offered nothing for him to worry about defensively. Had to wait until stoppage time for his goal.

Ruben Dias - 7

Went down looking for a penalty but got no sympathy from referee John Brookes during a dominant first half. A great leader for