Pep Guardiola has been named Premier League manager of the month for September.
The Manchester City boss led his side to four victories, scoring 17 goals and conceding none.
Liverpool and Crystal Palace were thrashed 5-0 while Watford conceded six.
City rounded off the month with a crucial victory at title rivals Chelsea.
Guardiola and his team, who are joint top with city rivals Manchester United, welcome Stoke to the Etihad tomorrow afternoon.
The Spaniard could welcome back Sergio Aguero after the striker returned to training having broken two ribs in a car crash.
Meanwhile, Tottenham striker Harry Kane was named player of the month after scoring six league goals.
Antonio Valencia's stunning strike for Manchester United against Everton was voted goal of the month.