De Bruyne Sparks City Comeback as Arsenal Stumbles in Title Race
Manchester — Manchester City produced a thrilling comeback at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 5-2, with Kevin De Bruyne leading the charge.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford dealt a blow to their Premier League title hopes, allowing Liverpool to edge closer to the trophy.
Palace shocked the home crowd early in the match, taking a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes. Eberechi Eze slotted in Ismaila Sarr’s assist before Chris Richards punished City’s defensive frailties with a well-placed header from a corner.
However, De Bruyne, playing in his first home match since announcing his departure at the end of the season, turned the tide in City’s favor with a commanding performance.
His influence helped the defending champions claw their way back, ultimately securing an emphatic victory.
City’s resurgence was sealed when Donyell Malen netted his third league goal in consecutive matches, capping off an impressive fightback that keeps Pep Guardiola’s side in the title hunt.
Elsewhere, Arsenal struggled to break down Brentford’s defensive resilience, settling for a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
As reported by Malaymail, the result leaves the Gunners trailing in the race for the league title, with Liverpool now in prime position to seize the championship.
Leicester, meanwhile, ended their goal drought with their first Premier League strikes since January, earning a 2-2 draw against Brighton.
However, while the Foxes snapped their nine-game losing streak, they remain in serious danger of relegation as the season nears its conclusion.
