Zabaleta, Carroll and more: Twitter reacts as Man City win, Chelsea draw

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League thanks to a 5-1 win over 10-man Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Spurs had Danny Rose sent off early in the second half but were thoroughly outplayed by the visitors as Sergio Agüero, Yaya Toure, Edin Dzeko, Stevan Jovetic and Vincent Kompany all found the net.

Elsewhere, Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by a battling West Ham side at Stamford Bridge as the Blues missed the chance to move up to second in the table.

A busy night of top-flight action prompted plenty of activity on Twitter – and here are our favourite updates.

Wigan goalkeeper Mike Pollitt (@MikePollitt12) fears the worst for the Lilywhites: “Spurs could be on to a good licking at this rate,city are very good”

Former West Ham man Dean Ashton (@Dean36ashton10) is impressed by City’s captain: “You can tell kompany started off a midfielder as just so comfortable on the ball under pressure!! #class”

Ex-Norwich striker Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) is worried about Aguero’s hamstring injury: “Nightmare for #mcfc that, if he’s pulled his Hammy he’s gonna be out a few weeks #BigGamesAhead”

BT Sport pundit David Ginola (@DavidGinolaCeze) tweets his half-time verdict: “ManCity superior in the first half but Spurs are still in the game! #COYS”

Former Arsenal striker John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) cannot believe that Danny Rose was sent off for his tackle on Dzeko: “Shocking decision rose clearly wins the ball..”

England legend Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) agrees: “Appalling decision against Rose. Terrifically timed tackle given as a penalty and red card.”

Celebrity Arsenal fan Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) fears for his side’s title chances: “Man City will romp the League if we don’t buy big now. You have the money.. and precisely 2 days, Mr Wenger. #Afc”

Ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) reckons it’s already game over: “Just hand the premier league trophy to Man City tonight……”

Former Liverpool man Dietmar Hamann (@DietmarHamann) agrees: “Man City look unstoppable.Spurs hard done by with the penalty and red card.Not even a foul for me,well timed tackle by Rose.”

City defender Pablo Zabaleta (@pablo_zabaleta) tweets his delight at the result: “Amazing win tonight!! Fantastic 3 pts to be on top of the table. Thanks to all the City fans for the incredible support!! #ComeOnCity!!!”

Midfielder Yaya Toure (@Toure_yaya42) keeps it short and sweet: “Cityyyyy!!!!!”

West Ham striker Andy Carroll (@AndyTCarroll) is hoping his side’s draw at Chelsea is a sign of things to come: “The run starts from here!!”

Celebrity Chelsea fan Trevor Nelson (@DJTrevorNelson) has no issues with the result: “I have no complaints about tonight’s result. 30 plus attempts no goals and a heroic west ham defence. We have been there before #chelsea”

And finally, Ravel Morrison (@morrisonravel) appears to be happy: “:)”