Man City had a decisive 5-1 victory over the team currently in the red light group on the Premier League rankings, Luton with goals scored by Mateo Kovacic, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Josko Gvardiol and 1 own goal by defender Hashioka Daiki on the away team.
The three points won helped The Citizens temporarily climb to the top before Liverpool and Arsenal took turns taking the field tonight.
After contributing a goal in the match, striker Haaland immediately posted a photo of himself with the status line: “We will continue to move forward!” as if I wanted to send it to the remaining 2 teams in the championship race.
This season, the Norwegian star has scored 20 goals in 26 Premier League appearances.
Tonight, both Liverpool and Arsenal have the opportunity to play at home to welcome Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively.
As for Man City, Pep Guardiola’s team will have 4 days off before entering the Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid early next Thursday morning. In the first leg, which took place at the Santiago Bernabeu, the defending champions were held 3-3.