City's domestic dominance has seen them hailed as one of the best sides English football has ever seen.

Mahrez got on the end of a perfectly placed cross from fellow sub Jack Grealish in the 63rd minute after City upped the tempo following a lacklustre first half from the visitors.

The total value of the deal smashes the previous record for the sale of a sports team – US$2.4 billion for the New York Mets baseball franchise in 2020.