Haaland double puts Man City on brink of title – Egypt Today

Haaland double puts Man City on brink of title – Egypt Today

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland's double put Manchester City within touching distance of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away on Tuesday.

 

The Norwegian tapped home his side's opener early in the second half and settled City's nerves in stoppage time when he blasted home a penalty for his 27th league goal of the season.

 

City had failed to earn a point or score a goal in their first four league visits to Tottenham's new stadium but ended that jinx in timely fashion to the joy of their supporters.

 


Pep Guardiola's City have 88 points to Arsenal's 86 and will be guaranteed to become the first side to win four English titles in a row if they beat West Ham United at home on Sunday when Arsenal must beat Everton and hope for the best.

 

It was far from a vintage City performance and they were indebted to a couple of crucial saves by substitute keeper Stefan Ortega in the second half -- one to deny Son Heung-min shortly before Haaland's penalty made sure his side kept their destiny in their own hands.

 


"Today was incredible, the character. We know it wasn't the best game but