A glimmer of hope for Jürgen Klopp (54) in England’s master thriller!
Manchester City made up a 2-0 deficit at West Ham United in the penultimate game of the season, but with a 2-2 win in the end they missed out on an even better starting position for the league final next weekend. Can Liverpool still snatch the championship from the sheikh club?
City were caught cold in the first half by a brace (24+45) from West Ham striker Jarrod Bowen (25). Despite almost 80 percent ball possession and 13:3 shots on goal, the Guardiola team is 0:2 behind in the dressing room.
After the break it only takes four minutes for Jack Grealish to shorten for Manchester. City then increased the pressure again, constricted the hosts in their own penalty area and created chance after chance.
West Ham then involuntarily helped with the 2:2 (69th)! Vladimir Coufal heads a Mahrez free-kick into his own goal – the equalizer.
Shortly before the end, City even had a huge chance of scoring the winning goal. Dawson is late in the penalty area against Jesus, penalty after video evidence! But Mahrez fails from the point of keeper Fabianski.
A win on Tuesday in Southampton has brought Liverpool within a point, but City still have the championship decision in their own hands. In a home win against twelfth-placed Aston Villa, the eighth league title would be perfect. Even a draw would not be enough if Liverpool won their last two games.
Excitement guaranteed!