Manchester City have climbed to the top of the Premier League and are putting a lot of pressure on Arsenal. Last season’s champions won on Sunday at Fulham (2-1) and are now in first place for a new league title.

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Erling Haaland equaled Andy Cole and Alan Shearer – the Norwegian has 50 goals this season

Manchester City took an important step towards winning a new Premier League title.

Pep Guardiola’s side won away to Craven Cottage on Sunday thanks to goals from Erling Haaland (3rd minute) and Julián Alvarez (36th minute).

The hosts also scored in the 15th minute thanks to Carlos Vinicius.

After scoring against Fulham, Erling Haaland produced two impressive performances.

First, the Norwegian forward reached 50 goals scored in the current season. In addition, Haaland equaled Andy Cole and Alan Shearer for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season (34).

Premier League, 34th stage

Crystal Palace – West Ham United 4-3

Brighton – Wolves 6-0

Brentford – Nottingham Forest 2-1

Bournemouth – Leeds 4-1

Manchester United – Aston Villa 1-0

Newcastle – Southampton 3-1

18:30 Liverpool – Tottenham Hotspur

May 1

22:00 Leicester – Everton

Premier League standings

1 Manchester City 76p

2 Arsenal 75p

3 Newcastle United 65p

4 Manchester United 64p

5 Tottenham Hotspur 54p

6 Aston Villa 54p

7 Liverpool 53p

8 Brighton 52p