In a delayed match, legitimate for the thirty fourth quarter-final spherical of the Premier League, Manchester Metropolis beat Tottenham, 2-0, on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London. Norway’s ahead heart Erling Haaland scored the objectives of the sport, each within the second half.
With the easy victory, the crew led by Pep Guardiola reached 88 factors, overtook Arsenal and took the lead within the English Championship, with one spherical left within the competitors. Tottenham stays in fifth place, with 63 factors and, now, with no probability of going to the following version of the Champions League.
The sport
The sport, no less than at the start, was marked by steadiness, with clear possibilities for each side. Regularly, the tone of the sport was established: Metropolis holding many of the ball and Tottenham threatening to counter assault.
After a primary half with many missed possibilities, Pep Guardiola’s crew reached the aim at the start of the second half, after an exquisite transfer, completed with a contact from Haaland, already underneath the goalposts.
After that, London was determined towards a rhythmic recreation from the Manchester crew, who “cooked” the sport. As well as, with extra space. Phil Foden, in succession, discovered Doku – Haaland transformed and sealed the victory for the Residents.
Scenario within the desk
On the prime of the desk, Manchester Metropolis solely must beat West Ham on the Etihad Stadium to grow to be English champions. In the meantime, Arsenal should anticipate a nightmare from their rivals, in addition to assembly Everton, in London. Each video games will happen at 12pm (Brazilian time) subsequent Sunday (19).
Upcoming appointments
Within the thirty eighth and last spherical of the Premier League, with Manchester Metropolis internet hosting West Ham, on the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, Tottenham go to Sheffield United, who’ve already fallen mathematically, at Bramall Lane. Each video games are scheduled for 12pm (Brazilian time) subsequent Sunday (19).
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