Manchester City took a big step towards the Premier League title as Erling Haaland’s brace earned a 2-0 victory over Tottenham to put them two points clear of Arsenal heading into the final day.
In a subdued atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Spurs needing a win to keep their top four hopes alive but knowing a positive result would help their bitter rivals, City took the lead when Haaland caught the cross by Kevin De Bruyne after half-time. .
City substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega made vital saves from Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-Min Son after replacing Ederson, who reacted furiously when forced off following a head hit, but Haaland sealed the victory from the spot after Pedro Porro fouled substitute Jeremy. Doku.
The win, City’s eighth in a row in the Premier League, means they will be champions for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year if they beat West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Arsenal expected to win their home game against Everton while hoping for a improbable error from City.
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And after?
The final day of the Premier League season is on Sunday with all matches kicking off at 4pm and the title race goes down to the wire.
Manchester City take charge Western Ham at the Etihad in the hope of becoming champions for a fourth consecutive year. Arsenallooking to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004, welcome Everton in the Emirates.
TottenhamThe final match of the campaign will see them travel to already relegated countries. Sheffield United.
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