Manchester City produced a sterling second-half performance to blow away Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge and increase the tension in the Premier League title battle.

MATT BARLOW: Spurs were beaten 1-0 at Sunderland in De Zerbi's first game in charge, a result which leaves them in the Premier League's relegation zone with six games to play.

Spurs went down 1-0 to Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge on Sunday afternoon, officially cementing their spot in the relegation zone after West Ham beat Wolves on Friday.

Man City seized the initiative in the Premier League title race with a statement 3-0 win at Chelsea, piling more pressure on leaders Arsenal and Blues boss Liam Rosenior.

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City.

Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty.

Blues suffered damaging defeat as title race heats up

Pep Guardiola’s side quickly closing in on league-leading Gunners after Stamford Bridge rout

The Italian’s first game in charge ended in defeat, with Spurs sitting two points adrift of safety in 18th place in the Premier League.

Second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku helped City trim the deficit to six points ahead of next week’s Etihad Stadium clash.

After a season dominated by long throws, tortured set-piece routines and rigid football, a killer blend of artistry and firepower is threatening to deliver another domestic treble for Manchester City. They have stirred when it matters most, crushing Liverpool in the FA Cup last weekend, and have their gaze firmly fixed on wounded prey after closing the gap …

A late penalty from Henry Slade saw Exeter edge out Benetton 44-41 and set up a Challenge Cup semi-final against Ulster in Belfast.

Jeremy Doku finds a gap and scores Manchester City's third against Chelsea

Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference.

Club captain went off hurt in latest Spurs defeat

Italian was defeated in his first game in charge of Spurs

Frenchman is back among the goals after a long injuy lay-off

Interview: A household was divided at Twickenham as wives Claudia and Cliodhna battled for England and Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations

The Masters prize pot has increased since Rory McIlroy took the green jacket last year

Nico O'Reilly scores for Manchester City in their Premier League match against Chelsea.