Manchester City defy clear Premier League title assessments
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Man City have taken advantage of Arsenal’s mini slump in recent weeks to reduce gap at the top of the Premier League
Manchester City and Aston Villa both won to keep the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal. Nottingham Forest pulled further away from the relegation zone with a 3-0 against Tottenham and Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby after an own-goal from Nick Woltemade.
One Manchester City academy prospect is due a return to the Premier League side after struggling to gain professional experience at League Two side Chesterfield.Will Dickson signed scholarship terms
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Phil Foden reveals key to Man City clawing their way back into the Premier League title race
Manchester City closed to within two points of Arsenal at the top of the table after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday
Manchester United host Bournemouth in the Premier League at Old Trafford today. Ruben Amorim’s side could move into the top five with a win and go in search of back-to-back wins. Meanwhile Bournemouth are in a tough spell and are looking for a first league win since October.
While there is excitement and wonder at the way Sunderland’s return to the top flight is unfolding, Howe’s campaign is on a knife edge risking a negative swing in momentum and mood. This was one of the worst derby performances from Newcastle.