Manchester City jumped to the top of the Premier League following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday afternoon. WRAP ▶️
Norwegian Erling Haaland stepped up at the spot and fired City ahead for his 34th league strike of the season which equalled the most goals scored in a league campaign.
No goals came after the break and the Citizens stood firm to secure the win that elevated them to the top of the table ahead of Arsenal.Manchester United were back to winning ways after the midweek disappointed and overcame Aston Villa 1-0 at Old Trafford. The struggling Saints hit the front before the break after Stuart Armstrong got in behind the defence and tucked in a well-weighted cross.
The Magpies completed the comeback in the dying exchanges as Wilson completed his brace, and could’ve had a hat-trick late on but were denied by the post.Bournemouth secured a second straight victory and moved closer to the top-half following a 4-1 victory over the struggling Leeds United.
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