The reigning champions are back in a familiar position.

St George’s demolished lowly Michael 9-0 at Glencrutchery Road to return to the summit of the Canada Life Premier League.

The prolific duo of Callum Morrissey and Ciaran McNulty did the bulk of the damage.

McNulty hit four, Morrissey a hat-trick (one a penalty) and there were further goals from Johnny Myers and Jack McVeigh in the romp.

St Mary’s gave their Railway Cup qualification hopes a boost with a 3-1 success over high-flying Ramsey at the Bowl.

A double from talented midfielder Brian Crellin and another from Stephen Priestnal meant Chris Duggan’s goal wasn’t enough for the northerners.

The battle of the newly promoted clubs saw a fine win for Ayre United.

They triumphed 5-3 at Gymns to continue their superb start to life back in the top flight.

Goals from Elliot Cureton, Luke Rowe, Jason Craine (two) and Johnny Kelly sealed victory for the Tangerines.

Barry Harding (two) and Jonathan Broad netted for the home side but they face a relegation battle this winter, unlike Ayre who are comfortably mid table.

It was a goal glut at Tromode in the second half with seven of the eight goals coming after the break.

In JCK Division Two, Colby are up to third after a hard fought 4-2 win at Onchan.

Adam Fretwell, Steve Kelly and Jordan Primrose Smith (two), scored the goals for the southerners who raced into a 3-0 half-time lead.

However, Onchan pushed them hard with goals from Rob Callow and James Kerruish before Colby made the points safe.