Manchester City strengthened its position in the Premier League’s top four with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The match started at a high tempo, with Jack Grealish opening the scoring just two minutes in. This was a significant moment for Grealish, as it marked his first Premier League goal since December 2023. The midfielder dedicated the goal to his younger brother, Keelan, who passed away 25 years ago due to sudden infant death syndrome.
The second goal came from Omar Marmoush, who capitalized on a mistake by Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen to double City’s lead. With Erling Haaland sidelined due to an ankle injury, Marmoush has emerged as a crucial attacking option for Pep Guardiola’s side.
With this win, Manchester City climbed to fourth place in the table, reaching 51 points in 30 matches and solidifying their Champions League ambitions. Meanwhile, Leicester City continues to struggle, suffering their seventh consecutive defeat without scoring a goal. They remain in 19th place with just 17 points, 12 behind the safety zone.
City manager Pep Guardiola, who served a suspension and watched from the stands, praised his team’s focus and highlighted Grealish’s impact in a more central role. On the other hand, Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy acknowledged the team’s difficult situation and stressed the need for hard work to turn things around with only eight games left in the season.
