He "ripped out" a victory against Liverpool, but it seems like such a triumph over their biggest rival in recent years was exactly what Manchester City needed.
With that triumph, Pep Guardiola's team remained in the championship race, and then three days later, they "blow away" Fulham (3:0) in 39 minutes and moved within three points of leaders Arsenal. The Gunners play a match of the 26th round of the Premier League against Brentford tomorrow night.
It was clear from the start that Antoine Semenyo would be a big addition to the "Citizens", and now he has confirmed it once again - goal in the 24rd minute i assist for Nick O'Reilly in the 30th they paved the way for City to an easy victory. Erling Haaland put an end to the triumph, with his 22nd goal in the championship this season.
From a possible minus nine, which they provisionally were at until the 84th minute against Liverpool, to just three points behind - in just three days.
Football Wednesday on the Island will also be remembered for James Milner - a former player for Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool, and now a Brighton midfielder, who played his 653rd match in the Premier League.
He thus equaled the record previously held by Gareth Barry, but his special evening was not seen off by his fellow Greeks, and Brighton was defeated by Aston Villa (1:0).
On the other hand, the team from Birmingham is now six points (with a game in hand) ahead of Arsenal.
Liverpool also returned with victories - The champion is a goal from captain Virgil van Dijk defeated Sunderland away (1:0) and thus took advantage of the mistakes of Chelsea and Manchester United in the fight for the places that lead to next season's Champions League.
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