Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in style with a 3-0 home victory over defending champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. The result not only electrified the stands but also reignited City’s push for the Premier League title. 🌟
Striker Erling Haaland missed an early spot-kick, but bounced back like a true MVP, opening the scoring before halftime. Nico Gonzalez doubled the lead with a slick finish that had fans chanting his name, and Jeremy Doku sealed the win in the second half with a dazzling solo effort. ⚽️🔥
With this seventh win in eight matches, City are now just four points behind leaders Arsenal, who dropped two points in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Sunderland on Saturday. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s title defense has hit turbulence after seven losses in their last ten outings. 🚀
Elsewhere on Sunday, Nottingham Forest stunned Leeds 3-1 at the City Ground. After falling behind to Lukas Nmecha’s opener, Forest roared back with goals from Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White, and a stoppage-time penalty converted by Elliot Anderson. The win lifts Forest one point from safety under manager Sean Dyche’s debut triumph. 🎉
Aston Villa also kept the momentum rolling, thumping Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. Emiliano Buendia, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, and Donyell Malen were all on the scoresheet, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved a late Bournemouth penalty. Villa’s run of five wins in six matches has the claret and blues dreaming big. ⚡️
Between Guardiola’s milestone and surprise results across the league, this weekend’s Premier League action was a masterclass in drama, skill, and pure football passion. What a time to be a fan! 🎮
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Man City rout defending champs Liverpool to mark Guardiola milestone
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