Josko Gvardiol’s double spurred a crucial 4-0 victory against Fulham at the weekend.
After an impressive performance at Craven Cottage, Pep Guardiola’s team is just two victories away from winning the English crown.
Phil Foden’s 25th goal of the season across all competitions boosted City’s lead after Gvardiol’s early opener placed them ahead.
By the time Gvardiol scored his second goal, City was ambling to three precious locations on a bright afternoon beside the River Thames.
With a late penalty, Julian Alvarez highlighted City’s dominance after Issa Diop of Fulham was sent off for fouling the Argentine.
Notwithstanding Arsenal’s subsequent performances against Man United and Everton, City is aware that two more wins would bring their record to an incredible six titles in the previous seven years.
The longest streak of victories over a single team in English football history—16—was achieved by Man City against Fulham, mathematically ending Liverpool’s title challenge in third place.
In order to secure the championship and go on to defeat Manchester United in the FA Cup final, Guardiola had referred to the Fulham match as the first of four “finals” for City.
They accepted his challenge with flair, cutting Arsenal’s goal differential advantage over them to just two, and will travel to Tottenham the following week with a 21-game league unbeaten streak.
The hosts’ level of concentration in a game that held little significance for them was called into question after a social media video featuring Fulham players flying a kite during training.
After 13 minutes, City’s characteristic swagger saw them tear apart Fulham, allaying Arsenal’s anxieties.
