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Manchester City re-opened a six-point lead in the Premier League but needed a late goal at Everton and a slice of luck to keep their destiny in their own hands on Saturday.
Phil Foden struck the only goal in the 82nd minute to break Everton’s resistance but City breathed a sigh of relief when Rodri got away with a handball soon after with VAR failing to award Everton a penalty.
Manchester United’s top-four hopes were dented as they were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation-threatened Watford.
Denmark international Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to competitive action as a substitute for Brentford, eight months after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
But Brentford went down 2-0 at home to Newcastle United as their transformation continued under Eddie Howe.
Leeds United’s slide continued as they suffered a 4-0 home loss by a Harry Kane inspired Tottenham Hotspur.
With Liverpool playing in Sunday’s League Cup final against Chelsea, Man City knew only victory against Everton would keep the title race in their own hands.
With Everton repelling them it seemed that Pep Guardiola’s side were about to open the door wide open for Liverpool, but Foden pounced late on to turn in Bernardo Silva’s cross.
