Haaland's Goal Lifts Manchester City to Fourth in Premier League
Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tottenham as Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with the decisive goal in the race for Champions League qualification.
- Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 12th minute, converting a Jeremy Doku cross to secure Manchester City's win over Tottenham.
- The victory moved City into fourth place in the Premier League, one point above Chelsea and three points ahead of Newcastle in the race for Champions League spots.
- Haaland, returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for recent matches, achieved his 20th league goal this season and became the second player to score at least 20 goals in each of his first three Premier League seasons.
- Despite dominating the first half, City faced a spirited second-half resurgence from Tottenham, who missed several opportunities to equalize, including late chances from Son Heung-min and Pape Sarr.
- Tottenham, fielding one of their youngest-ever Premier League lineups due to injuries, remain in 13th place, with their focus shifting to next week's Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar.