Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to move within touching distance of a fourth successive Premier League title.
The Norwegian forward tapped home a pinpoint cross from Kevin De Bruyne early in the second half to give City the lead. He then netted a late penalty to secure the three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The win takes City two points clear at the top of the table, meaning a victory in their final game of the season against West Ham United on Sunday will see them lift the Premier League trophy for the fourth year in a row.
No team in English top-flight history has ever won four consecutive titles, underlining the significance of City’s potential achievement.
The game was not without its drama, as City’s starting goalkeeper, Ederson, had to be replaced by substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after suffering a blow to the head. However, Ortega proved to be up to the task, making a brilliant save from Son Heung-min in the closing stages.
Guardiola acknowledged the importance of the final game and called on City fans to come out in force and support the team. He referenced the tense nature of the title race, with Arsenal as their closest competitors.
The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was intense, with Spurs fans making their feelings towards their rivals clear. Despite this, City managed to secure the win and take control of their destiny in the title race.
With Haaland’s league tally now at 27 goals for the season, City will be confident of securing the result they need on the final day to create another historic moment in English football.
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