The race for the Premier League title looks set to move to the final day after Manchester City lost two points in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with West Ham United.
Riyad Mahrez failed to convert a late penalty that could have been the winning goal for Pep Guardiola’s team, which was trailing 2-0 at halftime at the London Stadium.
As a result, City scored 90 points in one game, while Liverpool, second in the chase for an unprecedented quadruple trophy, were four points behind, but with two matches remaining.
Liverpool travels to Southampton on Tuesday, and a win in that game would leave them one point behind before Sunday’s final round of games. A loss would bring the title to City.
Both sides play their last matches at home – City face Aston Villa, managed by former Liverpool favorite Steven Gerrard, while Jurgen Klopp’s team hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jarrod Bowen struck West Ham twice in the first half, stunning City, but Guardiola’s men fought back strongly.
Jack Grealish gave City the lead four minutes after halftime, and the Hammers’ Czech defender Vladmir Kufal sent a Mahrez free kick into his own goal.
City had a great chance to take all three points when VAR referee Anthony Taylor awarded a penalty for Craig Dawson’s shot on Gabriel Jesus’ goal.
Mahrez struck the spot kick hard, but at a good height for Lukas Fabianski, who made an excellent save to keep the Algerian out, frustrating City and keeping Liverpool’s hopes alive.
Tottenham Hotspur boosted their Champions League hopes next season with a nervy 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Burnley.
Spurs have risen above North London rivals Arsenal to fourth place with 68 points in 37 games – the Gunners have 66 points in 36 games and could return to the top four if they beat Newcastle United on Monday.
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The game was decided by a controversial penalty just before halftime, when referee Kevin Friend reviewed the handball incident and ruled that Ashley Barnes’ arm was in an unnatural position when the ball hit it.
Kane struck an accurate shot into the bottom corner, but Burnley’s protests continued after the halftime whistle as angry altercations began in the tunnel.
Nick Pope made two outstanding sp
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