MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS, England After Phil Foden gave Manchester City, the three-time defending champion, a 1-0 lead over West Ham in the first two minutes of play on Sunday, the team moved one step closer to a record-tying fourth consecutive Premier League title. After eighteen minutes, Foden struck a second goal to give City total command.
City needs to win its final game of the season to be certain of winning the title ahead of second-place Arsenal.
And if there were any nerves among the homes fans at Etihad Stadium, they were likely blown away by Foden’s brilliant goal.
Receiving a pass from Bernardo Silva, Foden side-stepped West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse and unleashed a left-foot shot that rocketed into the top corner
The home crowd erupted and manager Pep Guardiola celebrated joyously on the touchline.
Foden’s opening goal was timed at 1 minute, 18 seconds.
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