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Man City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 as Haaland scores twice
Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden added a goal as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0, keeping City two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Reuters reports the win maintained City’s pressure on leaders Arsenal and bolstered their late-season momentum
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Arsenal held to nervy win over Wolves; Arteta calls for defensive improvements
Arsenal needed two own goals to edge bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1, and manager Mikel Arteta warned the team must improve defensively despite the victory. Media coverage highlighted Arsenal’s inconsistent defensive form even as they keep top spot with a narrow margin
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Aston Villa comeback keeps them in Premier League title contention
Aston Villa came from behind to beat West Ham United 3-2, a result that keeps Unai Emery’s side firmly in the title race alongside City and Arsenal. Reuters noted Villa’s resilience and Emery praised his players’ response after the comeback
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Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham 3-0 to move clear of relegation zone
Nottingham Forest routed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0, their fourth win in six league games, moving five points clear of the relegation zone and easing pressure on manager Sean Dyche. Dyche credited his players’ improving fitness and squad mentality after the victory
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Sunderland win Tyne–Wear derby as Newcastle suffer own-goal setback
Sunderland claimed derby bragging rights with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade in a fiercely contested fixture. Reuters described the result as Sunderland’s local highlight and a setback for Newcastle’s league ambitions
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Erling Haaland reaches 17 Premier League goals with penalty vs Palace
Haaland converted a penalty in the Crystal Palace game to bring his Premier League tally to 17 this season, further cementing his status as one of Europe’s top strikers. NBC Sports highlights show the penalty and Haaland’s decisive contribution to City’s 3-0 win
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Champions League and European qualification scenarios tighten across leagues
Weekend league results (including City, Arsenal and Villa) intensified Champions League qualification battles across Europe as top clubs jockey for positions late in the domestic seasons. Reuters coverage framed the fixtures as critical for shaping European spots and title races
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Managerial praise and pressure: Emery and Dyche highlighted after weekend wins
Unai Emery lauded Villa’s character after their comeback at West Ham, while Sean Dyche credited Forest’s improving basics following their win over Spurs, reflecting varying managerial narratives across the Premier League. Reuters quoted both managers on their squads’ responses during the weekend
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Premier League matches produce key individual milestones and highlights
Matches across the weekend featured notable individual moments—Haaland’s brace and penalty, Hudson-Odoi’s double for Forest, and decisive individual errors affecting derby outcomes—shaping club fortunes and media narratives.
Fixture note: Manchester United to host Bournemouth on Monday
Following the weekend’s action, Manchester United were scheduled to host Bournemouth on Monday, a fixture flagged as part of the ongoing league schedule and potential point swing for United’s season. Reuters listed the upcoming match as part of the round’s remaining fixtures
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