Manchester City and West Ham United drew 2-2 at London Stadium on Sunday, May 15.
West Ham United stunned the Cityzens through Jarrod Bowen who scored two goals in the first half. The Englishman, after receiving a great pass from Pablo Fornals, rounded off Ederson Moraes to score the goal. For the second, he found the goal after a brilliant control by Michail Antonio to give him an assist.
Manchester City increased the pressure in the second half when they responded immediately. Jack Grealish outplayed Lukasz Fabianski in the 49th minute of the match. Manchester City equalized in the 69th minute of the match when Vladimir Coufal’s clearance attempt from a set piece ended in the Hammers’ own net.
The visitors had a chance to complete their comeback but Mahrez missed a late penalty and the match ended in a draw.
On that note, here’s a look at the five biggest talking points in the game:
#5 Manchester City gives Liverpool hope
Manchester City’s stumble against West Ham United gave Liverpool a ray of hope. The Reds are four points behind the Cityzens, but they have a game to play. Jurgen Klopp’s men will face Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final league matches, while City take on Aston Villa.
Manchester City will clinch the title if they win their last game, but things can take a huge turn if they lose points. Those of Pep Guardiola also have a great goal difference of 72 to cushion in case of a tie on points. The Premier League is set for a dramatic end to the season as the two clubs go head-to-head for the title.
#4 Riyad Mahrez missed a huge chance to win the game and possibly the league
<img loading="lazy" class="lazy-img" width="1920" height="1300" src="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648212_394_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" alt="Riyad Mahrez en acción contra West Ham United." src-low="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648212_394_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" bad-src="data:image/svg+xml,”/>Riyad Mahrez missed a great chance to win the match for his team. The Algerian international missed a chance to seal three points for City when he missed a penalty late in the match. Lukasz Fabianski took the right path and challenged the striker as he made an impressive save.
It was a great opportunity to almost seal the fate of the Premier League title, but this failure opens up a huge opportunity for Liverpool to seize. Mahrez will have to bring his A game against Aston Villa to make up for the massive miss.
#3 Mark Noble played his last home game for West Ham United
<img loading="lazy" class="lazy-img" width="1920" height="1232" src="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648212_184_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" alt="Mark Noble agradece a los fanáticos en el estadio." src-low="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648212_184_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" bad-src="data:image/svg+xml,”/>Mark Noble played his last home game for West Ham United. The 35-year-old burst into tears when he was substituted for Manuel Lanzini in the 77th minute of the game to applause from the fans at the stadium.
He is set to retire at the end of the season after West Ham’s last game against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Noble will leave the club a legend having played more than 500 games for them in an 18-year career at his boyhood club. The 35-year-old received a memorable send-off from the Hammers.
#2 Pep Guardiola launched a war cry
<img loading="lazy" class="lazy-img" width="1920" height="1280" src="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648213_86_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" alt="Pep Guardiola agradeció el esfuerzo tras el partido." src-low="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648213_86_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" bad-src="data:image/svg+xml,”/>Pep Guardiola urged his fans to go to the stadium and support the team in the last game against Aston Villa. The Spanish came out and saying:
“Next week our stadium will be full, we will give them our lives and they will give theirs, all together. To do so is an incredible privilege, after many years, incredible. To have our chance with our people, to win a game. be Champions. I’m looking forward to it.”
“Whether they win or lose it’s up to us, to make the most perfect game we can make, all the people, all the blue people in Manchester, go out on the street and go to the stadium because they know we’re going to give it our all.” to win that game and they will be very proud.”
Guardiola believes that his destiny is in his hands and that he will give everything he has to win the Premier League for his fans.
#1 Jarrod Bowen shone for West Ham United
<img loading="lazy" class="lazy-img" width="1920" height="1278" src="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648213_178_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" alt="Jarrod Bowen estuvo excelente contra el Manchester City." src-low="https://doharoots.com/es/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652648213_178_West-Ham-United-2-2-Manchester-City-5-puntos-de-conversacion.jpg" bad-src="data:image/svg+xml,”/>Jarrod Bowen scored a first-half brace against Manchester City to completely stun the visitors. The 25-year-old was impressive against the Cityzens. Bowen’s presence of mind in getting past Ederson for the first time was fascinating. Meanwhile, his second goal also saw him display his amazing prowess.
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