Manchester City Reclaim Top Spot with Haaland Penalty Drama
Crucial 2-1 Victory over Fulham Ensures League Lead
Manchester City snatched a dramatic victory over Fulham on Saturday, securing a 2-1 triumph thanks to a 95th-minute penalty from Erling Haaland. The match saw the Cityzens temporarily surrender the summit of the Premier League table before Haaland's late intervention restored their position at the top.
City's Dominance Interrupted
Manchester City had controlled much of the proceedings, but the Whites stunned them with a goal from Andreas Perreira in the 78th minute. The Citizens' numerical advantage, gained after Fulham's Kenny Tete was sent off, seemed to count for naught as time ticked away.
Haaland's Redemption
However, in the dying embers of the encounter, a handball in the Fulham penalty area handed Haaland the chance to redeem his recent penalty struggles. The Norwegian stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick, sending the Etihad Stadium into raptures.
League Title Race Reignites
This victory reignites the Premier League title race, with Manchester City now level on points with Arsenal but with a game in hand. The Citizens face Brentford in their next league outing, while the Gunners travel to Leicester City.
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