Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a professional 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.
Goals from Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland set the tone before Omar Marmoush added a third to ensure Pep Guardiola’s side moved to within two points of league leaders Arsenal.
The defending champions have now won four of their last five matches, showcasing the relentless form that has become their hallmark during the business end of the season.
Despite the victory, City remains in second place and must rely on a slip up from Arsenal to retain their crown.
Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the performance, particularly the defensive solidity shown in the absence of the injured Abdukodir Khusanov.
City now face a congested schedule as they prepare for a midweek fixture against Crystal Palace before the FA Cup final against Chelsea next weekend.
The manager insisted that his team will fight for every remaining point, knowing that the margin for error in the title race has completely vanished.