EPL: Manchester City go top after beating Fulham, United win, other results

Manchester City beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage to return to the top of the Premier League since mid-February.

Haaland converted a third-minute penalty after Tim Ream had fouled Julian Alvarez, to become the first top-flight player to reach a half-century of goals in one campaign since Tom ‘Pongo’ Waring did so for Aston Villa in 1931.

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The Norwegian striker also moved level for most goals in a Premier League season – matching the 34 goals Andy Cole scored for Newcastle in 1993-94 and the same amount Alan Shearer registered for Blackburn a year later.

However, Fulham grabbed a 15th-minute equaliser with their first attempt of the match as Carlos Vinicius powerfully shot past Ederson after Harry Wilson had headed the ball into his path.

But the hosts could not hang on to record a remarkable result.

Jack Grealish had an effort pushed onto the crossbar for Manchester City, who regained their lead in the 36th minute through Alvarez’s superb strike from 25 yards out.

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City’s win moves them above and one point clear of Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola’s side having a game in hand.

Other results

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Bruno Fernandes scored his 100th career league goal to boost Manchester United’s Champions League hopes and end Aston Villa’s 10-match unbeaten run.

Fernandes pounced six minutes before half-time after Emiliano Martinez had turned Marcus Rashford’s shot into his path.

United are now fourth with 63 points, while Villa are seventh with 54 points.

Newcastle vs Southampton

Newcastle came from behind to beat struggling Southampton 3-1 at St James’ Park.

Stuart Armstrong had put the Saints ahead in the 41st minute before Callum Wilson levelled in the 54th minute. A Theo Walcott own-goal in the 79th minute and another Wilson goal in the 81st minute wrapped up the encounter.

Newcastle are third with 65 points, while Soutahmpton are bottom with 24 points.

AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United

Bournemouth continued their impressive run, beating Leeds 4-1.

Jefferson Lerma scored a brace in the 20th and 24th minutes before Patrick Bamford halved the deficit in the 32nd minute.

Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo scored in the 63rd and 91st minutes to ensure Bournemouth took all three points.

They are now 13th with 39 points, while Leeds are 16th with 30 points.