Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title challenge with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night.
The win moves City to 74 points in second place, just two points behind league leaders Arsenal, who are set to face West Ham United away from home later this week.
With only a handful of matches remaining in the season, the result keeps pressure firmly on Arsenal as the Premier League title race enters its decisive stage.
City broke the deadlock in the 60th minute through Jérémy Doku before Erling Haaland doubled the lead in the 75th minute.
Omar Marmoush sealed the victory deep into stoppage time with a third goal in the 90+2 minute.
The result further highlights Manchester City’s late-season momentum as Pep Guardiola’s side continues balancing domestic and European ambitions.
Brentford, meanwhile, remain on 51 points in eighth place following the defeat.
Elsewhere in Week 36 fixtures, Liverpool and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw, while Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bournemouth edged past Fulham 1-0, while Sunderland and Manchester United played out a goalless draw.
The latest round leaves the Premier League title race finely balanced heading into the final weeks of the campaign, with both Manchester City and Arsenal continuing to battle for top spot.
With inputs from WAM
