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Haaland double puts Manchester City in control of title destiny

Haaland double puts Manchester City in control of title destiny

London, 15 May 2024 (PA Media/dpa/MIA) - Manchester City went within one game of being crowned champions after Erling Haaland's brace gave them a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League.

Haaland's 51st-minute goal and added-time penalty - moments after substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega saved brilliantly from Son Heung-min - sent City back to the top of the table at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of their final match against West Ham on Sunday.

Title rivals Arsenal, who sit two points behind City on 86 points with a superior goal difference, needed Pep Guardiola's side to drop points if they wanted the destiny of the title to be in their hands this weekend.

Arsenal beat Manchester United in their 37th match and now host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on the final day.

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