Manchester City’s Erling Haaland broke Andy Cole and Alan Shearer’s record with his 35th goal of the season in their 3-0 win over West Ham, making it the greatest single goalscoring season the Premier League has ever seen.
Although City struggled to score in the first half, Nathan Ake’s header and Haaland’s delicate chip secured the win, while Phil Foden’s deflected volley capped off their ninth consecutive league victory and returned them to the top of the table.
Meanwhile, Liverpool secured their fifth straight win and a first clean sheet since April 4th with Mohamed Salah’s penalty giving them a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield.
Despite their impressive form, manager Jurgen Klopp dismissed their chances of finishing in the top four, acknowledging the probability of teams ahead of them winning their remaining games.
However, with their direction set, he urged his team to keep going and make the most of their remaining matches.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz played a significant role in Liverpool’s performance, creating several chances and forcing Fulham to defend resolutely to avoid a more significant defeat.