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Man City beat Forest to keep pressure on Arsenal
Man City beat Forest to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target.
Pep Guardiola’s men kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal, pulling to within a point of the Gunners, who held on to win 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the day, in the table with a game in hand.
“I think the most important thing is to not think (about the title race), especially these moments, but take it day by day,” Haaland told Sky Sports. “Honestly, if you overthink, you’re going to be crazy in your head, so relax now, enjoy, and focus on the next one.”
Forest had matched City in a nervous first half at the sundrenched City Ground before Gvardiol got the holders on the scoreboard with his second career league goal when he headed in Kevin De Bruyne’s corner kick from the near post in the 32nd minute. Forest had only 10 men on the pitch at the time following an injury to Neco Williams.
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“We need to be focused on ourselves, and that’s what we’re doing,” Gvardiol told Sky of the title race. “Four more finals until the end.”
Haaland made a quick impact when he entered the game as a substitute in his first action since missing two matches with a muscle injury.
The Norwegian took a pass from De Bruyne in the 71st minute, took three steps, then launched it into the far corner for a league-leading 21st goal of the season. He had previously been level with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.
Forest, who are a point above the drop zone in 17th, looked little like a team facing potential relegation and had travelling City fans, including musician Noel Gallagher, breathing sighs of relief several times.
The home side had 14 shots to City’s 11, including an absolute sitter that a wide open Chris Wood missed when he got his feet tangled up in front of the net.
Forest have won just two of their last 15 league games, going back to December 30.
City’s Stefan Ortega replaced keeper Ederson at halftime. The visitors were also missing Phil Foden, who scored five goals in his previous two league appearances, due to illness.
City’s final four games are against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United.
Man City beat Forest to keep pressure on Arsenal
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Ronaldo shows off £1.4m diamond watch during Usyk, Fury fight
Ronaldo shows off £1.4m diamond watch during Usyk, Fury fight
CRISTIANO Ronaldo showed off his £1.2m diamond encrusted-watch in a £3,350 Gucci outfit as he sat next to Anthony Joshua for the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight blockbuster in Riyadh on Sunday morning.
Two-time world champion Joshua, 34, who arrived in a white top and matching trousers, was in grand company at ringside as he enjoyed a chat with Ronaldo, with Turki Alalshikh, President of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, next to them.
According to The Sun, the 39-year-old Ronaldo stole the show though with his cream Gucci outfit and incredible timepiece after arriving in his £400,000 Ferrari.
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The blingy Franck Muller watch, which is finished with 424 glistening white diamonds, sparkled on Ronaldo’s wrist as he took in the action, with Usyk recording a split decision victory over Fury to become boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
The Portuguese five-time Ballon d’Or winner had previously been spotted with a £100,000 Jacob and Company limited edition H24 on his wrist, which had a total diamond weight of 15.25 carats.
The Manchester United and Real Madrid icon has been a regular at ringside for some of the biggest fights in Saudi, with one of those Joshua’s stunning knockout victory over Otto Wallin in December.
Ronaldo shows off £1.4m diamond watch during Usyk, Fury fight
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Despite Arsenal win, Man City clinch 4th historic straight EPL victory (+other final results)
Manchester City on Sunday emerged champions of the 2023/24 English Premier League season after overpowering West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad on the campaign’s final day.
The City claimed the title after finishing just two points over Arsenal, who defeated Everton 2-1 at the Emirate Stadium.
The latest title triumph is Man City’s fourth consecutive title, a record-setting achievement for Pep Guardiola’s side.
It is also the club’s 10th EPL title and the sixth since Guardiola took over the team in 2016.
A Phil Foden brace and Rodri’s shot in second-half ensured Man City ended the season with 91 points over Arsenal’s accumulated total of 89.
The two teams’ performances took the title race to the season’s final day, and the Citizens executed their plans to perfection.
Arsenal had to come from a goal down against Everton, but their effort proved short of the indefatigable champions.
Idrissa Gueye put Everton ahead early in the first half after his freekick was deflected past David Raya by Declan Rice into the net. The Gunners struck back three minutes later when Takehiro Tomiyaso stroked the ball home after Martin Odegaard teed him up.
Kai Havertz completed the come-back for Mikel Arteta’s side with one of the final kicks of the game.
Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp got a winning farewell in his final game at Anfield, thanks to a Liverpool 2-0 victory over ten-men Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chelsea confirmed their return to European football next season with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, while Manchester United will hope to win the FA Cup for a chance to play European football next season after finishing eighth in the league despite a 2-0 win at Brighton.
Luton join Burnley and Sheffield United to be relegated from the EPL following a 4-2 loss to Fulham at home.
RESULTS
Arsenal 2-1 Everton
Brentford 2-4 Newcastle United
Brighton 0-2 Manchester United
Burnley 1-2 Nott. Forest
Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
Crystal Palace 5-0 Aston Villa
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
Luton 2-4 Fulham
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
Sheffield Utd 0-3 Tottenham
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WAFU U-17: 10-man Golden Eaglets defeat Niger 1-0
WAFU U-17: 10-man Golden Eaglets defeat Niger 1-0
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on Sunday secured their first win at this year’s West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B U-17 tournament with a 1-0 victory over Niger.
The match was played Sunday evening at the University Stadium in Accra, Ghana.
Rapha Adams got the only goal of the game for the Golden Eaglets in the 31st minute to take Nigeria to four points. They are now tied with Burkina Faso who lead the group on goal difference.
The Golden Eaglets started the better of the two sides, and tested the Niger goal a few times in the opening exchanges, with Abdulmuiz Adeleke the main culprit for missed opportunities.
The young Nigerian side displayed impressive attacking prowess, putting the Nigerien defense under constant pressure right from the start.
Breakthrough came for the Golden Eaglets in the 31st minute when a free-kick caused panic in the Nigerien defence.
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Rapha Adams was the quickest to react, putting Nigeria ahead with a well-placed shot.
It was the first goal the Golden Eaglets scored at the tournament, following a goalless draw with Burkina Faso in their opening game. This goal ignited the Nigerian team, boosting their confidence.
The Eaglets continued from where they left off in the first half. Despite Rapha Adams and Simon Cletus getting their chances, they could not convert them into goals.
The game took a dramatic turn when Nigeria were reduced to 10 men after Chibuike Okorie was sent off for hauling a Nigerien player down as the last man.
This decision forced the Eaglets to adopt a more defensive approach for the rest of the game.
The resultant free kick was brilliantly saved by Nigeria’s goalkeeper Dominic Chinedu, who displayed excellent reflexes and composure.
WAFU U-17: 10-man Golden Eaglets defeat Niger 1-0
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