MAnchester City defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday, making a big statement in their bid for the Premier League title.
Josep Guardiola’s side have moved to within six points of leaders Arsenal ahead of next weekend’s match against leaders Arsenal. City also have a game in hand.
City made the most of Arsenal’s shock defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, with Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku all scoring in a blistering second-half performance at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham lost 1-0 to Sunderland, moving them into the relegation zone and dealing another blow to their relegation race.
In Roberto De Zerbi’s first game as manager, Spurs suffered their 16th league loss of the season. The team’s winless record of 14 league games dates back to January 1st.
Nordi Mukiele’s deflected shot sealed the match at the Stadium of Light, further plunging Tottenham’s campaign into jeopardy.
Tottenham are two points clear of safety with six games remaining. Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, who are fighting for relegation, did not help their predicament.
Crystal Palace came back from 1-0 down to beat Newcastle 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
City’s title win accelerates
With Arsenal at the worst of times, City have won three in a row since defeating Chelsea.
This victory follows against Arsenal in the English League Cup final and last week’s FA Cup victory over Liverpool (4-0).
All three results were in different competitions, but there is an eerie feel to City’s charge, which twice saw them chase down Arsenal’s lead and win the title in 2023 and 2024.
Second-placed City have a chance to close the gap on the leaders to three points with a win against Arsenal at the Etihad.
Rayan Cherki provided inspiration at Stamford Bridge, scoring for O’Reilly six minutes after half-time and for Gehi in the 57th minute.
Doc closed out the win with a 68.
This result did not allow Chelsea to qualify for the Champions League, leaving them four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool.
Liam Rosenior’s side have won just one of their last seven league games.
