Sergio Aguero Fires Man City to Brink of Title
Manchester City will be crowned Premier League champions if Manchester United fail to earn three points against current champions Liverpool on Sunday.
Dominant Display at Selhurst Park
Manchester City moved close to securing their third Premier League title in four seasons thanks to a moment of brilliance from Sergio Aguero. His stunning half-volley just before the hour mark broke Crystal Palace's resistance, sparking a 2-0 win.
Pep Guardiola's team controlled the game fully but lacked a decisive edge until Aguero's finish. Moments later, Ferran Torres doubled City's lead with a precise low shot. City continued to threaten, with Raheem Sterling hitting the woodwork and Joao Cancelo coming close to adding more goals.
Title Race Situation
- With four games remaining, City have 80 points, 13 points clear of Manchester United.
- United face Liverpool on Sunday. A loss for United would hand the title to City immediately.
- If United draw, they remain mathematically in contention but their goal difference is significantly worse than City's.
"It was a long time that I hadn’t played 90 minutes," Aguero told the BBC. "The goal was good because maybe we can win the Premier League. Of course, if Liverpool win it’s better."
City's impressive performance puts them on the verge of another Premier League triumph, pending United's result on Sunday.
Author's summary: Sergio Aguero's decisive goal propelled Manchester City toward their third Premier League title in four years, extending their lead over Manchester United to 13 points with just four matches left.