Manchester City took a tenuous step toward its third Premier League title Sunday as the two-team tussle with Arsenal atop the standings took a turn.
Taking the top spot for the first time since February, City was fueled by a Premier League-record tying goal from Norwegian star Erling Haaland on a third-minute penalty kick, and by another from Julian Alvaraz in the 36th minute in a 2-1 victory over Fulham. Haaland’s goal was his 50th of the season and 34th in Premier League play, tying the league mark held by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole set when the Premier League consisted of 22 teams with 42 games per season, rather than the current 38.