EPL Week 37: Man City Back In The Race

EPL Week 37: Man City Back In The Race[/b]

Manchester City revived their Premier League title bid after a 2-0 win away to Crystal Palace on Sunday saw them move to within three points of leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.

Edin Dzeko’s fourth-minute header put City ahead before Yaya Toure doubled their lead shortly before half-time when he curled a shot beyond goalkeeper Julian Speroni. Victory also left City just a point behind second-placed Chelsea, who beat table-toppers Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield earlier on Sunday. Significantly, Manuel Pellegrini’s City side still have three league games to play this season compared to Liverpool and Chelsea’s two apiece. If City and Liverpool win all their remaining league matches they will both finish with 86 points. However, City currently has a superior goal difference of +58 compared to Liverpool’s +50 and Chelsea’s +43. Shortly before City kicked-off at Selhurst Park, Chelsea kept their hopes of an English and European double alive with victory at Anfield.

Senegal striker Demba Ba gave Chelsea the lead in first-half stoppage time when a slip by Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard allowed him to charge through and beat Reds goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in a one-on-one. Chelsea put the result beyond doubt in added time at the end of the match when, with the hosts pressing for an equaliser, former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres led a counter-attack before squaring the ball to substitute Willian for a simple finish.

Chelsea faces Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday after a goalless initial encounter in Spain. Despite Sunday's success, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insisted either Liverpool or City would end the season as champions of England. Now we can say we won both matches against the champions, Mourinho told Sky Sports. If it’s Liverpool, we won both. If it’s City, we won both, Chelsea boss Mourinho added. The champions will be City or Liverpool so we have nothing to celebrate,” the Portuguese added after making seven changes to his starting side at the Anfield.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

In the thrilling penultimate week of the English Premier League (EPL) season, Manchester City made a monumental comeback, reigniting their title hopes in a dramatic Week 37. The Citizens, who had faced a series of challenges throughout the season, displayed their resilience and determination with a convincing victory that has put them right back in the race for the top spot. The match, played at the Etihad Stadium, saw Manchester City dominate from the start, with a hat-trick from their star striker and a series of well-executed team plays that left their opponents reeling. The win not only boosted their morale but also put intense pressure on their closest rivals, who now find themselves in a precarious position with just one game left to play.

The performance was a testament to Manchester City's tactical flexibility and the managerial acumen of Pep Guardiola, who made several key adjustments that paid off handsomely. The midfield was particularly impressive, controlling the tempo of the game and creating numerous scoring opportunities. The defense, too, was rock-solid, with a clean sheet that underscored their commitment to the cause. As the final whistle blew, the atmosphere at the Etihad was electric, with fans and players alike celebrating a crucial step towards what could be a historic season.

With the title race now hanging in the balance, all eyes will be on the final week of the EPL, where every point could mean the difference between lifting the trophy and coming up just short. Manchester City's resurgence has set the stage for a nail-biting conclusion to the season, and fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this thrilling contest.