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City win Cup as Leicester chase top 4

Apr 26, 2021 08:11 By radiokerrysport
City win Cup as Leicester chase top 4
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Manchester City continue to dominate in the League Cup after lifting the trophy for a fourth time in a row thanks to a 1-nil victory over Tottenham in the final at Wembley.

Their hopes of winning a treble remain well intact, with Pep Guardiola's side also in the semi finals of the Champions League, and on the verge of clinching the Premier League title.

Manager Guardiola dedicated yesterday's win to the wider members of the squad who don't get the credit they deserve

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City could be crowned Premier League champions as early as next Sunday.

That's after Manchester United could only draw 0-0 with Leeds yesterday afternoon.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are now 10 points back from the leaders with just 5 games left to play.

West Brom's fight against relegation looks to be all but over.

Sam Allardyce's side gave up an injury time equaliser to Aston Villa last night to draw 2-2 with their neighbours.

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West Brom are now 9 points adrift of safety, and Allardyce on course to be relegated from the Premier League for the first time.

Meanwhile Burnley have eased their feint relegation concerns.

They're up to 14th in the table after a resounding 4-0 win against Wolves yesterday.

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Tonight, Leicester City will hope to move a step closer to securing Champions League football.

The 2016 champions are at home against Crystal Palace at 8 o'clock.

Brendan Rodgers is expected to recall fullback Ricardo Pereira, who was rested in the midweek win against West Brom.

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