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Everton&#8217;s one moment of magic was more than enough to boost its European hopes with a 1-0 win over West Ham all but doomed their former manager&#8217;s top-four hopes on Sunday in London.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin slotted a terrific goal from Ben Godfrey&#8217;s incisive assist an Everton held David Moyes&#8217; possession-bossing and unlucky Irons without a shot target.
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That&#8217;s not to say that West Ham didn&#8217;t come close at London&#8217;s Olympic Stadium, clipping the post amongst other near misses.
West Ham is now just a point ahead of sixth-place Liverpool, who holds a match-in-hand on the Irons, and Everton would climb level with the Irons by winning its match-in-hand. Tottenham is two points back of West Ham, while Leicester and Chelsea hold five- and six-point advantages, respectively on the Irons.
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<h4> Three things we learned from West Ham &#8211; Everton</h4>
1. West Ham suddenly in European danger: David Moyes has rightly engineered Premier League Manager of the Year talk but it could all feel so flat as three losses-in-four (including a completed season sweep by Newcastle) has the Irons virtually out of the top four discussion despite a simple run-in. And with Brighton underappreciated and still in the mix to go down (at least at the time of posting), there are still chances for lost points before West Brom and Southampton finish the fixture list.
2. Toffees pick up the pieces as defense leads the way: Yes, there was plenty of good fortune in this win, but Carlo Ancelotti has his men well-positioned to seal European competition before a tough final day at UCL Final-preparing Man City. Ben Godfrey was very good and Allan is joined by the veteran calm of Gylfi Sigurdsson in a midfield that is complicated to unbalance. Seamus Coleman&#8217;s presence doesn&#8217;t hurt much, either, and Lucas Digne is marvelous.
Everton is away to Villa on Thursday before Sheffield United visits Sunday and Wolves come around four days later. Nine points there could be enough for the Europa League without anything from Man City on Championship Sunday.
3. Calvert-Lewin the truth: Ancelotti will obviously want to keep hold of Richarlison, but if a big offer arrives he may look to his prototypical center forward as a righteous focal point of Everton&#8217;s attack. Calvert-Lewin just turned 24 in mid-March and has 21 goals across all competitions including 16 in the Premier League. That&#8217;s despite dealing with a couple of injuries that have him clearly a bit off his best.
<h4>Man of the Match: Ben Godfrey</h4>
Showed his offensive flair by getting forward a few times and, of course, producing a terrific assist to Calvert-Lewin, but he was an animal in his own third as well. Four tackles, three clearances, and 7-of-8 tackles won sums up his day about as well as this video.
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<h4>West Ham &#8211; Everton recap</h4>
The Toffees took the lead through Calvert-Lewin, who got the better of Craig Dawson to race onto Ben Godfrey&#8217;s through ball.
Gylfi Sigurdsson sent a terrific free kick tumbling over the top of the wall, but Lukasz Fabianski was quick to react and conceded a corner.
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Said Benrahma was very lively and his diving header just missed leveling the score line in the 39th minute.
It looked nailed on for 1-1 when Vladimir Coufal beat Jordan Pickford but hit the post and the rebound bounded to Jarrod Bowen, who was airborne and couldn&#8217;t turn the rebound home.
West Ham was generally the team more likely to score in the second half but could not find any answers as the Toffees managed the match.
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An Everton moment of magic was enough to boost its European plans in a win over West Ham that all but doomed their former manager’s top-four hopes.

Three things we learned from West Ham – Everton

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First up on Saturday night was <a class="nameLink" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29803/bradley-beal" target="_blank" target="_blank">Bradley Beal</a>, and he went out and dropped 50 on Indiana in a <a href="https://www.flyingeze.com/news/watch-beal-score-50-wizards-beat-pacers-in-ot-to-take-over-9th-in-east" target="_blank">win that moved the Wizards past the Pacers up to the ninth seed</a>.
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<a class="nameLink" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29477/stephen-curry" target="_blank" target="_blank">Stephen Curry</a> <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/video/warriors-steph-curry-knew-wizards-bradley-beal-scored-50-points" target="_blank" rel="noopener" target="_blank">said he knew Beal dropped a 50 spot</a>, which meant Curry needed 22 points to hold on to the NBA scoring lead by the end of the night.
Curry scored 24 in the first quarter on his way to 49 in three quarters.
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Among the races that will come down to the final week of this strange NBA season, the scoring title is worth watching just for the entertainment factor. Most seasons this title long locked up by now as one person — the last three seasons it was <a class="nameLink" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29473/james-harden" target="_blank" target="_blank">James Harden</a> — had pulled away and has an insurmountable lead. But this season Curry and Beal are battling it out down to the last week.
Curry is averaging 31.9 points per game this season, Beal 31.4. Then it&#8217;s a bit of a drop to <a class="nameLink" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/30040/joel-embiid" target="_blank" target="_blank">Joel Embiid</a> in third at 29.2.
How hard Beal can chase Curry for the title this final week will depend on how seriously he tweaked his hamstring — Beal had to leave the game in the fourth quarter Saturday and did not play in the overtime because of it. Beal spoke to reporters after the game, usually a sign an injury is not very serious, but we will have to wait and see how it plays out.
As great as Beal has been in this scoring chase, it feels like Curry has another gear if he wants it.
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Stat I just dropped on <a href="https://twitter.com/HolleyandSmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@HolleyandSmith</a>:
8 players have taken more than 20 3s in an NBA game.
James Harden 4x Klay Thompson Kobe Bryant JR Smith Danny Green Buddy Hield Damon Stoudamire Marcus Smart
Steph Curry somehow ISN&#39;T on that list. Dude should take 20 3-pointers a NIGHT.
&mdash; Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/status/1382062398278877193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

With both the Wizards and Warriors fighting for play-in position in the final week of the season, don&#8217;t expect either player to take a bunch of time off and coast into the title. Also, because the games are serious, don&#8217;t expect a &#8220;David Robinson jacks up 41 shots to make sure he passes Shaq for the scoring title&#8221; kind of game either (Robinson scored 71 in the final game of the 1994 season and did get the crown).
But this race is tight. One &#8220;off&#8221; night with a scoring total in the teens could swing this race. It&#8217;s going to be fun to watch Curry and Beal go down to the wire.

Curry is averaging 31.9 points per game this season, Beal 31.4.

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Stephen Curry scores 49, Bradley Beal 50, scoring title race comes down to final week

Aston Villa &#8211; Manchester United looked like being an upset win for the hosts, but the Red Devils sealed yet another comeback win as Manchester City&#8217;s wait to seal the Premier League title goes on.
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Bertrand Traore put Villa 1-0 up with a fine strike in the first half, as Man City were 45 minutes away from winning the title. Then Ole Gunnar Solskjaer&#8217;s comeback kings do what they do best.
Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty, Mason Greenwood slotted home and Edinson Cavani added a clincher late on as Ollie Watkins was sent off to rub further salt into Villa&#8217;s win.
With the win United move on to 70 points for the season and sit in second place. They are 10 points behind City, but have a game in-hand. Villa remain on 48 points.

<h4>Three things we learned: Aston Villa &#8211; Manchester United</h4>
1. Comeback kings keep City waiting: It looked like United could hand City the title by slipping up at Villa, but they were a little unlucky to go behind. Shaw and Pogba were both excellent and the quality, experience and desire of Maguire (who limped off as a precaution) Fernandes, Rashford and Cavani sealed the win. This win means that if United lose to Leicester on Tuesday then City will win the title, but it looks like United could get as close as four points behind their rivals if they beat both Leicester and Liverpool before City play next. They won&#8217;t win the title, of course they won&#8217;t, but ending the season on a high is a very good sign for Solskjaer.
2. Greenwood, Shaw put on a show: With Gareth Southgate watching on, the England boss will be impressed with Shaw and Greenwood, both of whom are pushing for a starting spot in his team at the Euros this summer. Shaw looks nailed on to be the starting left back, ahead of Ben Chilwell, while Greenwood has an almighty scrap with Rashford, Sterling, Foden, Mount, Grealish, Saka and others for one of the wide forward roles. Greenwood has now scored the most Premier League goals by a teenager for United, beating Wayne Rooney&#8217;s record, and is destined for great things. On this showing, both players are in great form and Southgate will be a happy man.
3. Villa their own worst enemies: Villa looked sharp in stages but at key moments they let themselves down. A poor tackle from Douglas Luiz, a mistake from Tyrone Mings and poor finishing cost Villa. Without Jack Grealish they seem to lack belief, which is understandable, and they have now won just two of their last 10 games.
Man of the Match: Luke Shaw &#8211; Brilliant display from left back as he surged forward and was solid defensively.

United were lively early on as Greenwood almost finished at the back post, then Luke Shaw had a shot pushed away by Emiliano Martinez and the Villa goalkeeper then denied Paul Pogba.
Villa improved after a slow start as Traore had a shot deflected over and they started to get some joy out wide.
Greenwood then dragged a shot towards goal which Rashford couldn&#8217;t finish as Matt Targett made a fine tackle.
Traore then smashed home a beauty after good work from John McGinn, as Lindelof failed to clear and the Villa forward made him pay.
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United huffed and puffed either side of half time to try and grab an equalizer, as Watkins forced Dean Henderson into a stop.
Pogba&#8217;s shot was deflected wide after a rapid United counter, as the Red Devils then struck twice in quick succession to turn the game on its head.
First, Pogba dribbled into the box and although Douglas Luiz did well initially to stop him, the Villa midfielder then jumped in with a silly challenge to give away a penalty kick.
Fernandes scored that spot kick to equalize, and soon United were ahead. Aaron Wan-Bissaka played the ball inside to Greenwood and he rolled his marker, Tyrone Mings, before hitting a low shot into the bottom corner.
Harry Maguire headed wide as he almost scored, then headed away bravely at the other end as Henderson saved. VAR checked a possible handball on Greenwood in his own box but nothing was given.
Substitute Edinson Cavani cleared brilliantly in his own box as Anwar El Ghazi looked certain to nod home, while Maguire went off injured late on and Villa pushed hard for an equalizer.
Cavani then glanced a brilliant header home from Rashford&#8217;s cross to make it 3-1, while Watkins was shown a second yellow card for diving and was sent off.
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The Red Devils sealed yet another comeback win as Manchester City’s wait to seal the Premier League title goes on.

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MANCHESTER &#8212; Christian Pulisic is on fire for Chelsea right now, and he played a huge part in a superb comeback win at Manchester City as the Blues took a huge step towards a top four finish.
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The USMNT forward, 22, has been pivotal in Chelsea reaching the final of the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, plus pushing them into the top four, and he had a hockey assist and was a huge threat in the second half at City.
Here&#8217;s a look at how Pulisic performed at Etihad Stadium, as City will have to play a lot closer attention to him in the Champions League final.

<h4>Minute-by-minute analysis of Christian Pulisic</h4>
1st minute: He started on the right side of the 3-4-2-1.
2nd minute: Fouled by Benjamin Mendy to win a free kick.
9th minute: Had a lot of defensive work to do. Dropped deeper to lay it off.
11th minute: Fouled, again. This time by Rodri. Went on a dribble out wide.
19th minute: A good run forward leads to a chance for Werner, who looked like he was offside, but a set piece situation comes to nothing. Tried to get on the ball and sneak in-behind Ake, but the City center back handled his threat well.
25th minute: Ake nipped in and took the ball and Pulisic. The American wanted a foul, but nothing was given. Tuchel was livid on the sidelines.
29th minute: Played in by Werner on the edge of the box, and tried to set up Alonso but the Chelsea man got his run all wrong.
34th minute: Smart turn and touch but Chelsea caught in possession and City broke.
41st minute: Flicked a header forward under pressure from Ake. Couldn&#8217;t get involved in the game.
47th minute: Tried to squirm away from the City midfield but found it tough to get the ball in dangerous areas. Dropped deeper and deeper.
59th minute: A few good runs and touches on the right flank as he cut inside. Chelsea and Pulisic pushed hard for an equalizer. He is a growing influence in the game.
60th minute: Ziyech tried to find him on the edge of the box but Ake put him off. Moments later he lashed a shot way over from a good position.
63rd minute: Involved in Chelsea&#8217;s equalizer as he played the ball out to Azpilicueta who crossed for Ziyech to arrow home. Hockey assist.
73rd minute: Brilliant turn and run towards goal, as he was fouled but the referee played advantage. Caused havoc after switching to a central attacking role.
85th minute: Turned centrally and kept an attack going.
90th minute: Hacked down by Gabriel Jesus. Won another free kick.
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Minute-by-minute analysis of USMNT star Christian Pulisic, as he played a key role for Chelsea at Manchester City.

Pulisic Watch: How did USMNT star perform for Chelsea v. Manchester City?

When <a class="nameLink" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29376/russell-westbrook" target="_blank" target="_blank">Russell Westbrook</a> first went on his triple-double tear during his MVP season in 2017, the idea of someone reaching Oscar Robertson&#8217;s record of 181 of them seemed an impossible dream.
Westbrook has lived that dream — <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/russell-westbrook-ties-oscar-robertsons-all-time-triple-doubles-record" target="_blank">he tied Robertson with his 181st triple-double</a> Saturday with an assist to <a class="nameLink" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29803/bradley-beal" target="_blank" target="_blank">Bradley Beal</a> in the third quarter.
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THE HISTORY-MAKING ASSIST!<a href="https://twitter.com/russwest44?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@russwest44</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/RealDealBeal23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@RealDealBeal23</a> <a href="https://t.co/RlfDuGmFZf" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/RlfDuGmFZf</a>
&mdash; Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1391194322922471429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">May 9, 2021</a></blockquote>

Westbrook has 35 triple-doubles this season in 61 games this season. That&#8217;s the second-most he&#8217;s had in a season, Westbrook had 42 triple-doubles his MVP year.
Westbrook has his critics, who see his accomplishment as so many empty calories because he hasn&#8217;t won a championship. Robertson heard that same criticism during his playing days — at least up until he was teamed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Milwaukee to win a title — and <a href="https://www.flyingeze.com/news/oscar-robertson-has-russell-westbrooks-back-in-face-of-critics" target="_blank">the Hall of Famer had Westbrook&#8217;s back</a>.
&#8220;I hope he gets it. I think he’s one of the elite guards in basketball, and I think it’s ridiculous that some sportswriters criticize him because he has not won a championship. Players don’t win championships by themselves.&#8221;
Westbrook will have a chance to break the record Monday night in Atlanta.

Westbrook will have a chance to break the record Monday night in Atlanta.

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Westbrook ties Oscar Robertson’s all-time triple-double record at 181

Liverpool and Southampton traded chances but only Sadio Mane delivered a goal in a 1-0 win to buttress the Reds&#8217; top-four hopes on Saturday at Anfield.
Mane&#8217;s goal was assisted by Mohamed Salah and the pair provided plenty of threat, but Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster and Liverpool counterpart Alisson Becker mostly held their own under duress.
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Liverpool is a point back of fifth-place West Ham with four matches left each, but will be targeting a Leicester side six points away with only three PL matches left on its docket.
Southampton is still not safe, 10 points clear of the bottom three with the same amount of matches played as 18th place Fulham.
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<h4>Three things we learned from Liverpool &#8211; Southampton</h4>
1. Mane, Salah keep knocking at the door: Credit to the misfiring pair of Liverpool wingers &#8212; and yes, you can misfire while contending for a Golden Boot &#8212; for continuing their work while failing to find the target. Whether it was Fraser Forster making saves or one of the duo not hitting the target, Mane&#8217;s header of a Salah cross was a fitting first goal and it carried the day until, well, Thing No. 2.
2. Thiago Alcantara scores classy insurance goal: The 30-year-old Spanish star had yet to score for the Reds and his first goal was memorable and soothing for Jurgen Klopp. Thiago picked up a layoff from Roberto Firmino and calmly cut toward the middle of the arc for a knuckling shot full of venom to make it 2-0.
3. Southampton gets ironic treatment in latest loss: The Saints sat sixth after beating Liverpool 1-0 at St. Mary&#8217;s, a shorthanded side performing so well that Ralph Hasnehuttl was driven to tears. He&#8217;d have cried more and in a bitter way would he have known that a nine-match winless run with eight losses would follow, and that his team would take just eight more points through its next 17 matches.
Consider this madness: Saints were 8W-5D-4L in their first 17 PL outings. They are 2W-2D-14L since that day.
<h4>Man of the Match: Alisson Becker</h4>
Mane and Salah were both busy but Alisson intervened on a number of chances, at least three of which qualify as critical to keeping Southampton at zero deep into the contest. Even a late and terrible giveaway to Che Adams saw the Brazilian get low to paw away the chance and rescue his own clean sheet from big-time danger.

<h4>Liverpool &#8211; Southampton recap</h4>
As has often been the case with Liverpool matches this season, it&#8217;s difficult to believe the Reds were ahead 1-0 early.
First, Sadio Mane blazed a chance over the bar. Then, Mane stole the ball and fed Mohamed Salah but the Egyptian didn&#8217;t return it and opted to hammer a shot that Fraser Forster saved.
The Reds went ahead through Mane, fittingly, when the Senegalese forward leapt to turn a Salah cross over the line moments after Che Adams&#8217; terrific chance was stymied by Alisson Becker at the other end.
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Diogo Jota had a good chance in the first half and then forced a save out of Forster from close range early in the second.
Saints found some opportunities and Alisson Becker was fast to react when Michael Obafemi was played into the box.
A Saints mistake helped Mane find Salah on the doorstep, but Jack Stephens slid in front of the Egyptian superstar&#8217;s shot.
Obafemi then knocked down a Kyle Walker-Peters cross for substitute Ibrahima Diallo, but his well-struck shot was pushed over the bar by Alisson.
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Consider this: Southampton was 8W-5D-4L in their first 17 PL outings, the 17th a 1-0 win over Liverpool at St. Mary’s. Saints are 2W-2D-14L since that day.

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Manchester City &#8211; Chelsea is a huge game on Saturday (start time 12:30pm ET on NBC and <a href="https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/manchester-city-chelsea?cid=SEOPST" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online via NBCSports.com)</a> and is a tasty preview of the UEFA Champions League final.
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Pep Guardiola&#8217;s City know if they win this game they will win the Premier League title and it would cap off an incredible few weeks. After winning the League Cup and then getting past PSG to reach their first-ever Champions League final, Guardiola would love to seal the title this weekend.
As for Chelsea, they are also celebrating reaching the Champions League final for the first time since 2012 and just the third time in their history as Thomas Tuchel continues to work wonders in his first few months in charge. After reaching the FA Cup final (by beating Man City in the semifinal) and now the Champions League final against City in Istanbul on May 29, finishing in the top four is the big target for Chelsea.
A win at City would not only put down a huge marker ahead of the Champions League final, it would also push them even closer to securing a top four finish.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City &#8211; Chelsea. 
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<h4>Live analysis, reaction from Joe Prince-Wright at Etihad Stadium</h4>
Reaction from players and managers: Pep Guardiola and Raheem Sterling thought he should have had a penalty kick late on, while Thomas Tuchel says he didn&#8217;t see it&#8230; Tuchel says Sterling was lucky to be on the pitch for his foul on Werner and should have been sent off.
Tuchel said the luck may have been on Chelsea&#8217;s side today, but was delighted with the way his team played in the second half and battled back. He admitted Guardiola&#8217;s tactics in the first half were a bit of a surprise but he and his plays made a few small adjustments to figure it out.

What a wild finish! Chelsea were great in the second half and Aguero&#8217;s penalty miss right on half time, which would have put City 2-0 up, was pivotal in this game.
City have to wait another day, at least, to win the title. Pep Guardiola made a lot of changes for this game and they did not pay off. Chelsea made changes too, but Tuchel got it spot on and ahead of the Champions League final, that will be a psychological boost.
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🔵🙌🔥 Chelsea players and Thomas Tuchel absolute buzzing with that late win. What a comeback! They celebrate on the pitch at the Etihad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> 1-2 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Vu59eeESL">pic.twitter.com/9Vu59eeESL</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391097149887336452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

GOALLLLL! They have done it. It was coming. Chelsea snatch it late on as Marcos Alonso shanks home a cross and wins it for Chelsea. What a moment. Thomas Tuchel and his players go wild at the final whistle. Game over. City will have to wait for at least another day to seal the title.
What a great, wide-open game this has turned out to be! Hudson-Odoi has a chance now but his cross is saved by Ederson. City and Chelsea benches are well into this.
NO PENALTY KICK! That looked like a penalty kick. Raheem Sterling had his heels clipped by Kurt Zouma when he was clean through. The Manchester City staff and players are going absolutely bonkers here at the Etihad. No penalty kick. Wow.
NO GOALL x 2! Christian Pulisic is now playing centrally and is ripping Manchester City apart. The USMNT star just surged forward and set up a cross, as Hudson-Odoi tapped home but he was offside. Just. Pulisic is on fire. Before that Werner scored but was offside, again. 
GOALLL! Chelsea equalize, deservedly. Hakim Ziyech with a lovely low strike. Ziyech nicked the ball off Rodri, then Christian Pulisic and Azpilicueta combined to tee up Ziyech to hit a super finish home. Champagne back on ice for City&#8230;
60th minute: Pulisic lashed a shot way over from a good position as Chelsea push for an equalizer.
55th minute: City dominating play and Chelsea just can&#8217;t get going in the second half.
Second half kicks off! City pushing hard at the start of the second half to put this game to bed. Sterling is causing Chelsea a lot of problems.
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🔵🔜🏆 Manchester City are 45 minutes away from winning the Premier League title. That was a wild finish to the first half! 
My thoughts from the Etihad and live analysis here ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/AMrnGPmhwY">https://t.co/AMrnGPmhwY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> 1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/xkOw2H82VG">pic.twitter.com/xkOw2H82VG</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391084736274210818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

HALF TIME + MISSED PENALTY KICK! Billy Gilmour gives away a penalty for a clumsy challenge on Gabriel Jesus as he pulled him back, and Sergio Aguero has the chance to put City 2-0 up right on half time&#8230; but he Panenka&#8217;s it straight at Edouard Mendy. Wow. That was the chance to pretty much wrap it up. In the middle of all of that, Andreas Christensen has hobbled off for Chelsea and Kurt Zouma is on. Oh, and it is half time. City are 45 minutes away from winning the title.
GOALLLL! Raheem Sterling taps home after a fine move from Manchester City. Gabriel Jesus raced clear of Christensen and set up Aguero who took a touch and Sterling tapped home. City&#8217;s players and staff sat on the bench, which is very close to the press box, go wild. They are close to a title.
43rd minute: Hakim Ziyech has a shot from distance, which Ederson pushes away.
40th minute: Chelsea have improved after a tough start, but City still look more dangerous.
31st minute: Timo Werner has the ball in the net&#8230; but is clearly offside. He directs Reece James&#8217; shot in. Moments later he is clear again, but looks offside again. He doesn&#8217;t make the most of the chance.
24th minute: Timo Werner had a chance over the top which led to a set piece, but he looked offside. Nothing was given and City&#8217;s players and staff around me aren&#8217;t happy, at all, with that. Chelsea a bit sluggish in attack.
17th minute: Nathan Ake flies in to head a corner towards goal, but it goes wide. Great play by Aguero, Sterling and Mendy to set up a shot for Rodri just before that. City looking more dangerous.
13th minute: Heavy tackle from Raheem Sterling on Timo Werner as Sterling gets booked and gives away a free kick on the edge of the box. Reece James slams the free kick into the wall. Real edge to this game already. Lots of encouragement from the City players and staff sat around me here. Kevin de Bruyne and John Stones (neither involved today) sat just to my left weren&#8217;t happy with that foul being called&#8230;
8th minute: Man City again break free centrally and Mendy drags a shot wide.
KICK OFF! Manchester City are playing a 3-3-2-2 formation, and are causing Chelsea problems. Ferran Torres was clean through but skewed his shot over under pressure from Rudiger. City dominating early on.
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🙌 Teams are out. Scene is set here at Etihad Stadium. 
Can Manchester City get the win they need to win the Premier League title? Will top-4 chasing Chelsea spoil the party? 
Turn on <a href="https://twitter.com/nbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBC</a> now! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> v <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHEMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHEMCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vu49qDbGCT">pic.twitter.com/Vu49qDbGCT</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391067490034360322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

Teams are out, here we go!
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🚨 Team news from the Etihad Stadium. 
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola switch it up, a lot, while Thomas Tuchel hands a start to 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a>’s Christian Pulisic in a settled <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> need a win to seal the title&#8230;
Live analysis on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/XRiiraxds9">https://t.co/XRiiraxds9</a> <a href="https://t.co/AS1ZoaZbvj">pic.twitter.com/AS1ZoaZbvj</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391065022651150341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel go way back and they had a lovely pre-match chat on the sidelines here. Legend has it in 2014, they had a very animated chat in a bar in Munich which involved talking tactics with salt and pepper shakers.
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Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel having a lengthy pre-game chat here at the Etihad before Manchester City v Chelsea. 
Your captions, please&#8230; 🗣 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/UeZpCR5nbC">pic.twitter.com/UeZpCR5nbC</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391055128573136899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

They were pretty much doing that again today! These two coaches square off in the Champions League final in a few weeks and it will be intriguing to see how their teams line up on May 29 compared to today.
Welcome to Manchester! There is a party atmosphere here, as Man City fans are already celebrating in the streets and cheering the team bus on its way to the Etihad Stadium.
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🔥🙌🔵 It’s lively here outside Etihad Stadium!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> lighting flares, celebrating the team bus arriving and singing plenty of songs.
If Manchester City win today, they win the Premier League.
Live updates &amp; analysis from here in Manchester <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/XRiiraxds9">https://t.co/XRiiraxds9</a> <a href="https://t.co/2psK566oUo">pic.twitter.com/2psK566oUo</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391051523573047306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

The equation is simple for City: win today against Chelsea and they win a third Premier League title in the last four seasons. For Chelsea, they need to win to keep themselves in the top four. This is, of course, a tasty preview of the UEFA Champions League final in a few weeks&#8217; time. These two are the best two teams in Europe right now. It will be a treat.
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🙌🔵🔥 The party has already started here in Manchester! 
Manchester City fans welcome their team bus to the Etihad Stadium.
Absolute scenes! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/gmPoBQ5x44">pic.twitter.com/gmPoBQ5x44</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391047360600580102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>


<h4>Team news</h4>
Manchester City have one absentee and that is John Stones who is suspended.
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Your team to take the title! 🏆
XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Mendy, Rodrigo, Torres, Sterling (C), Aguero, Jesus
SUBS | Steffen, Walker, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Bernardo, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Foden, Garcia
⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/HaysWorldwide?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaysWorldwide</a> 🔷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> | <a href="https://t.co/axa0klD5re">https://t.co/axa0klD5re</a> <a href="https://t.co/lWsdGRxQRg">pic.twitter.com/lWsdGRxQRg</a>
&mdash; Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1391052696963194888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

Chelsea also have just one player out, with Mateo Kovacic suffering a small setback in his return from a thigh injury.
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Team news is in for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a>! 🤝
Here&#39;s how the Blues line up&#8230; <a href="https://t.co/f8EkVYLR8n">pic.twitter.com/f8EkVYLR8n</a>
&mdash; Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1391052779951730692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>


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Manchester City are the heavy favorites at -110, while Chelsea are +320 to win. The draw is +235.
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Prediction
Well, this will be very, very interesting. City need a win to seal the title, while Chelsea are pushing hard to finish in the top four. Add in the subplot that this is a preview of the Champions League final in a few weeks and it will be fascinating. I&#8217;m going for City to overpower Chelsea and get the win they need to clinch their third title in four seasons. Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea.

How to watch, stream and start time
Kick off: 12:30pm ET, Saturday 
TV Channel: NBC 
Online: <a href="https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/manchester-city-chelsea?cid=SEOPST" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stream via NBCSports.com</a>
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A huge Premier League game for both teams, and a tasty preview of the UEFA Champions League final.

Manchester City – Chelsea, stream live! How to watch, odds, analysis

MANCHESTER &#8211; Well, these Manchester City &#8211; Chelsea player ratings were tough to dish out in a crazy, topsy-turvy clash.
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A huge game at the Etihad Stadium saw City take the lead through Raheem Sterling but then Sergio Aguero missed a penalty kick right at the end of the first half.
Hakim Ziyech equalized as Chelsea were much better in the second half and Marcos Alonso won it for the Blues right at the death, as Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s men took a huge step towards securing a top four finish.
Here’s a look at the Manchester City &#8211; Chelsea player ratings, as we dish out marks out of 10 for every player.

<h4>Manchester City player ratings</h4>
Ederson: 6 &#8211; Made one great stop to deny Alonso&#8217;s chip. No chance on the goals.
Ruben Dias: 7 &#8211; Solid enough but couldn&#8217;t hold Chelsea off.
Aymeric Laporte: 6 &#8211; See above, although he wasn&#8217;t as tidy in possession as usual.
Nathan Ake: 6 &#8211; Started well, like City, but went missing in the second half.
Joao Cancelo: 6 &#8211; Did well defensively but wasn&#8217;t his usual threat in attack.
Rodri: 6 &#8211; Caught in possession on Chelsea&#8217;s first goal. Looked a little shaky.
Benjamin Mendy: 4 &#8211; Reece James ran him ragged. Subbed off in second half. Tough outing.
Raheem Sterling: 7 &#8211; Scored a goal, a constant threat and should have won a penalty kick. Captain led by example.
Ferran Torres: 5 &#8211; Really struggled to get involved. Worked hard, but didn&#8217;t have chances.
Sergio Aguero: 5 &#8211; An awful penalty kick right on half time which could have sealed the win. Looked sluggish. Subbed off.
Gabriel Jesus: 7 &#8211; Worked his socks off, set up the first goal and never stopped running.
Substitutions 
Ilkay Gunodgan (70&#8242; on for Torres): 7 &#8211; Had a few shots blocked and over. 
Phil Foden (70&#8242; on for Aguero): 7 &#8211; Made great runs. Almost flicked home. 
Oleksandar Zinchenko (80&#8242; on for Mendy): N/A

<h4>Chelsea player ratings</h4>
Edouard Mendy: 7 &#8211; Saved Aguero&#8217;s penalty kick. Confident in the air. Few loose moments with the ball at his feet.
Cesar Azpilicueta: 7 &#8211; Never gave up hope. He typified Chelsea&#8217;s spirit and belief. Lovely assist for Ziyech&#8217;s goal.
Andreas Christensen: 6 &#8211; Played well until he was beaten by Jesus for the first goal and injured his knee in the process. He&#8217;s been in great form and hopefully the injury isn&#8217;t season-ending.
Antonio Rudiger: 7 &#8211; Dominant display. Held things together very well.
Reece James: 9 &#8211; Wow. What an amazing display. Solid defensively and a huge threat from an attacking sense. Played himself back into the team. Great crosses.
N’Golo Kante: 7 &#8211; Won the ball back in key moments but struggled with City&#8217;s bizarre tactics in the first half. Subbed off to get a rest.
Billy Gilmour: 7 &#8211; Found it tough to start with, but popped the ball around nicely in the second half. Grew into the game, just like Chelsea.
Marcos Alonso: 7 &#8211; Crucial late goal was a bit of a shank, but kept getting forward from left wing-back. Almost chipped home a beauty before that. A threat. Kept Cancelo quiet.
Hakim Ziyech: 8 &#8211; Took his goal expertly and oozed class on the ball. Took his chance.
Christian Pulisic: 8 &#8211; Slow start but came alive in the second half. Great play on the first goal and made some superb surging runs from a central position. He&#8217;s feeling it right now.
Timo Werner: 7 &#8211; Offside on so many occasions and scored two goals chalked off by VAR. Caused City problems, through. Lovely ball to Alonso for the late winner.
Substitutions 
Kurt Zouma (45&#8242; on for Christensen): 6 &#8211; Lucky to not give away a penalty for a foul on Sterling, but slotted in okay at center back. 
Jorginho (68&#8242; on for Kante): 7 &#8211; Calmed the game down in midfield and helped Chelsea wrestle control with his passing. 
Callum Hudson-Odoi (76&#8242; on for Ziyech): 6 &#8211; Scored a goal which was offside, and made a big impact.
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Well, these player ratings were tough to dish out in a wild, topsy-turvy clash.

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Player ratings: Manchester City – Chelsea

Manchester City &#8211; Chelsea is a huge game on Saturday (start time 12:30pm ET on NBC and <a href="https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/manchester-city-chelsea?cid=SEOPST" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online via NBCSports.com)</a> and is a tasty preview of the UEFA Champions League final.
<h4><a href="https://stream.nbcsports.com/premier-league/manchester-city-chelsea?cid=SEOPST" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STREAM MANCHESTER CITY &#8211; CHELSEA LIVE</a></h4>
Pep Guardiola&#8217;s City know if they win this game they will win the Premier League title and it would cap off an incredible few weeks. After winning the League Cup and then getting past PSG to reach their first-ever Champions League final, Guardiola would love to seal the title this weekend.
As for Chelsea, they are also celebrating reaching the Champions League final for the first time since 2012 and just the third time in their history as Thomas Tuchel continues to work wonders in his first few months in charge. After reaching the FA Cup final (by beating Man City in the semifinal) and now the Champions League final against City in Istanbul on May 29, finishing in the top four is the big target for Chelsea.
A win at City would not only put down a huge marker ahead of the Champions League final, it would also push them even closer to securing a top four finish.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City &#8211; Chelsea. 
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<h4>Live analysis, reaction from Joe Prince-Wright at Etihad Stadium</h4>
GOALLL! Chelsea equalize, deservedly. Hakim Ziyech with a lovely low strike. Ziyech nicked the ball off Rodri, then Christian Pulisic and Azpilicueta combined to tee up Ziyech to hit a super finish home. Champagne back on ice for City&#8230;
60th minute: Pulisic lashed a shot way over from a good position as Chelsea push for an equalizer.
55th minute: City dominating play and Chelsea just can&#8217;t get going in the second half.
Second half kicks off! City pushing hard at the start of the second half to put this game to bed. Sterling is causing Chelsea a lot of problems.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
🔵🔜🏆 Manchester City are 45 minutes away from winning the Premier League title. That was a wild finish to the first half! 
My thoughts from the Etihad and live analysis here ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/AMrnGPmhwY">https://t.co/AMrnGPmhwY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> 1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/xkOw2H82VG">pic.twitter.com/xkOw2H82VG</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391084736274210818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

HALF TIME + MISSED PENALTY KICK! Billy Gilmour gives away a penalty for a clumsy challenge on Gabriel Jesus as he pulled him back, and Sergio Aguero has the chance to put City 2-0 up right on half time&#8230; but he Panenka&#8217;s it straight at Edouard Mendy. Wow. That was the chance to pretty much wrap it up. In the middle of all of that, Andreas Christensen has hobbled off for Chelsea and Kurt Zouma is on. Oh, and it is half time. City are 45 minutes away from winning the title.
GOALLLL! Raheem Sterling taps home after a fine move from Manchester City. Gabriel Jesus raced clear of Christensen and set up Aguero who took a touch and Sterling tapped home. City&#8217;s players and staff sat on the bench, which is very close to the press box, go wild. They are close to a title.
43rd minute: Hakim Ziyech has a shot from distance, which Ederson pushes away.
40th minute: Chelsea have improved after a tough start, but City still look more dangerous.
31st minute: Timo Werner has the ball in the net&#8230; but is clearly offside. He directs Reece James&#8217; shot in. Moments later he is clear again, but looks offside again. He doesn&#8217;t make the most of the chance.
24th minute: Timo Werner had a chance over the top which led to a set piece, but he looked offside. Nothing was given and City&#8217;s players and staff around me aren&#8217;t happy, at all, with that. Chelsea a bit sluggish in attack.
17th minute: Nathan Ake flies in to head a corner towards goal, but it goes wide. Great play by Aguero, Sterling and Mendy to set up a shot for Rodri just before that. City looking more dangerous.
13th minute: Heavy tackle from Raheem Sterling on Timo Werner as Sterling gets booked and gives away a free kick on the edge of the box. Reece James slams the free kick into the wall. Real edge to this game already. Lots of encouragement from the City players and staff sat around me here. Kevin de Bruyne and John Stones (neither involved today) sat just to my left weren&#8217;t happy with that foul being called&#8230;
8th minute: Man City again break free centrally and Mendy drags a shot wide.
KICK OFF! Manchester City are playing a 3-3-2-2 formation, and are causing Chelsea problems. Ferran Torres was clean through but skewed his shot over under pressure from Rudiger. City dominating early on.
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🙌 Teams are out. Scene is set here at Etihad Stadium. 
Can Manchester City get the win they need to win the Premier League title? Will top-4 chasing Chelsea spoil the party? 
Turn on <a href="https://twitter.com/nbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBC</a> now! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> v <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHEMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHEMCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vu49qDbGCT">pic.twitter.com/Vu49qDbGCT</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391067490034360322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

Teams are out, here we go!
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🚨 Team news from the Etihad Stadium. 
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola switch it up, a lot, while Thomas Tuchel hands a start to 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a>’s Christian Pulisic in a settled <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> need a win to seal the title&#8230;
Live analysis on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/XRiiraxds9">https://t.co/XRiiraxds9</a> <a href="https://t.co/AS1ZoaZbvj">pic.twitter.com/AS1ZoaZbvj</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391065022651150341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel go way back and they had a lovely pre-match chat on the sidelines here. Legend has it in 2014, they had a very animated chat in a bar in Munich which involved talking tactics with salt and pepper shakers.
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Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel having a lengthy pre-game chat here at the Etihad before Manchester City v Chelsea. 
Your captions, please&#8230; 🗣 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/UeZpCR5nbC">pic.twitter.com/UeZpCR5nbC</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391055128573136899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

They were pretty much doing that again today! These two coaches square off in the Champions League final in a few weeks and it will be intriguing to see how their teams line up on May 29 compared to today.
Welcome to Manchester! There is a party atmosphere here, as Man City fans are already celebrating in the streets and cheering the team bus on its way to the Etihad Stadium.
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🔥🙌🔵 It’s lively here outside Etihad Stadium!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> lighting flares, celebrating the team bus arriving and singing plenty of songs.
If Manchester City win today, they win the Premier League.
Live updates &amp; analysis from here in Manchester <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/XRiiraxds9">https://t.co/XRiiraxds9</a> <a href="https://t.co/2psK566oUo">pic.twitter.com/2psK566oUo</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391051523573047306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

The equation is simple for City: win today against Chelsea and they win a third Premier League title in the last four seasons. For Chelsea, they need to win to keep themselves in the top four. This is, of course, a tasty preview of the UEFA Champions League final in a few weeks&#8217; time. These two are the best two teams in Europe right now. It will be a treat.
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🙌🔵🔥 The party has already started here in Manchester! 
Manchester City fans welcome their team bus to the Etihad Stadium.
Absolute scenes! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/gmPoBQ5x44">pic.twitter.com/gmPoBQ5x44</a>
&mdash; Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPW_NBCSports/status/1391047360600580102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>


<h4>Team news</h4>
Manchester City have one absentee and that is John Stones who is suspended.
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Your team to take the title! 🏆
XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Mendy, Rodrigo, Torres, Sterling (C), Aguero, Jesus
SUBS | Steffen, Walker, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Bernardo, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Foden, Garcia
⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/HaysWorldwide?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaysWorldwide</a> 🔷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> | <a href="https://t.co/axa0klD5re">https://t.co/axa0klD5re</a> <a href="https://t.co/lWsdGRxQRg">pic.twitter.com/lWsdGRxQRg</a>
&mdash; Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1391052696963194888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>

Chelsea also have just one player out, with Mateo Kovacic suffering a small setback in his return from a thigh injury.
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Team news is in for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a>! 🤝
Here&#39;s how the Blues line up&#8230; <a href="https://t.co/f8EkVYLR8n">pic.twitter.com/f8EkVYLR8n</a>
&mdash; Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1391052779951730692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote>


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Manchester City are the heavy favorites at -110, while Chelsea are +320 to win. The draw is +235.
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Prediction
Well, this will be very, very interesting. City need a win to seal the title, while Chelsea are pushing hard to finish in the top four. Add in the subplot that this is a preview of the Champions League final in a few weeks and it will be fascinating. I&#8217;m going for City to overpower Chelsea and get the win they need to clinch their third title in four seasons. Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea.

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Kick off: 12:30pm ET, Saturday 
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Leeds &#8211; Tottenham was an open, entertaining clash and the home side eased to victory at Elland Road to all but end Spurs&#8217; top four hopes.
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Stuart Dallas put Leeds ahead but Heung-min Son equalized for Tottenham in a topsy-turvy first half, but then Patrick Bamford scored before the break and Rodrigo sealed the win late on.
With the victory, Leeds move into ninth place on 50 points. Tottenham stay in sixth on 56 points and are set to lose more ground in their unlikely top four bid.
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<h4>Three things we learned</h4>
1. Leeds prove they belong: They are the first PL team since West Ham in 2015-16 to go unbeaten at home during a season against the so-called &#8216;big six&#8217; and Leeds&#8217; return to the Premier League has been above what everyone expected. Marcelo Bielsa&#8217;s side have got better as the season has gone on, and they ruthlessly exposed Spurs on the counter and out wide as they dominated one-on-one battles. On this showing, Leeds can push for a top six finish next season and they could finish very close to the top six this season. The key next season will be changing their style a little and adding more quality in the transfer window. They can do that and Leeds are the real deal.
2. Shambolic defending costs Spurs: As good as Leeds were, this was woeful from Spurs. Their defense made clangers galore throughout and on the first two goals basic defensive errors were costly. Failing to stop crosses plagued Spurs as Aurier had a torrid time and both Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld were dragged out of position on numerous occasions. Maybe Mourinho had a point when he kept blaming defensive mistakes on individuals rather than his tactics&#8230;
3. Kane carrying an injury: He looked a shadow of himself and even though he scored what looked like a perfectly good goal in the first half to put Spurs ahead (VAR confirmed it was just, just offside) and hit the crossbar with a free kick, Kane doesn&#8217;t look fully fit. This happens to him every single season. Spurs rely so heavily on Kane that he runs himself into the ground, injures himself in the spring and will then carry this knock throughout the summer and the England national team will suffer. Questions will be raised about Kane&#8217;s future at Spurs all summer long and although you can&#8217;t question his commitment to the cause, now is surely the right time for him to push for a move away.
<h4>Man of the Match: Jack Harrison &#8211; Brilliant down the left flank and involved in everything good that Leeds did. </h4>

A lively encounter got going early on as Bamford was denied at one end, and Spurs were dangerous at the other.
Leeds took the lead after a great cross from Jack Harrison caught out the entire Spurs defense and Sergio Reguilon almost scored an own goal but Hugo Lloris saved, however Dallas was on hand to slam home.
Spurs reacted well to going behind as Bale went close, then Dele Alli majestically flicked through a ball for the onrushing Son who slotted home.
Harry Kane then had a goal rule out for offside, which was incredibly tight, while at the other end Leeds whipped in dangerous crosses galore that Tottenham struggled to cope with.
Leeds regained the lead before half time as Spurs failed to clear properly and Alioski crossed for Bamford to tap home.
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Kane had a chance early in the second half and then Son slammed a shot into the side-netting, as Tottenham flew out of the traps after half time.
Lloris did superbly to deny Mateusz Klich as Leeds were a threat on the break as Tottenham poured forward in search of an equalizer.
Illan Meslier made a magnificent stop at the other end to deny Serge Aurier&#8217;s deflected shot and moments later Kane smashed the bar with a free kick.
Meslier then denied substitute Erik Lamela as Tottenham pinned Leeds back late on.
But Raphinha, who was excellent after he came off the bench, set up the clincher as he raced free, beat the offside trap and set up Rodrigo to slot home.
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An open, entertaining clash and the home side eased to victory at Elland Road to all but end Spurs’ top four hopes.

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