Manchester City took a massive step toward the Premier League title with a convincing 4-1 win at home against league leaders Arsenal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The game had been touted as a title decider for weeks and lived up to expectations as Pep Guardiola's team demonstrated they are the in-form side, closing to within two points of their rivals, with two games in hand, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kevin De Bruyne put Manchester City on track in the seventh minute, with a superb finish following a brilliant assist from Erling Haaland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
John Stones headed the second goal on the brink of halftime after a VAR review for a possible offside, and De Bruyne's second of the match, after more exceptional work from Haaland in the 54th minute, secured the win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rob Holding scored a consolation goal for Arsenal in the 86th minute, but Haaland netted in front of an ecstatic Etihad Stadium deep into injury time, making City clear title favorites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goals from Cody Gakpo and Joel Matip overturned Lucas Paqueta's 12th-minute opener for West Ham United, giving Liverpool a 2-1 win at the London Stadium to continue their late push for a place in Europe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory lifts Liverpool into sixth place, above Tottenham, who play at home against Manchester United on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chelsea's misery continues as they lost a southwest London derby 2-0 at home to Brentford, who took the points with an own goal from Cesar Azpilicueta and a deflected shot from Bryan Mbeumo with 12 minutes remaining.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The defeat leaves Frank Lampard with five losses in five games since his return to the club, while this is Chelsea's worst run since 1993.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nottingham Forest ended an 11-game winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Brighton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n