Haaland's Bicycle Kick and De Bruyne's Milestone Assist Highlight Manchester City's Thumping Win over Southampton

 

Southampton vs Manchester city

Manchester City boosted their chances of winning the Premier League title with a dominant 4-1 victory over bottom-placed Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday. The visitors were led by the outstanding performances of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, who both set new records during the game.

 

Haaland was the star of the show, scoring twice to take his league tally to 30 goals this season, becoming the first City player to reach that mark since Francis Lee in 1971/72. He also became the fastest player to score 50 Premier League goals, reaching the milestone in just 38 games.

 

De Bruyne was equally impressive, providing an assist for Haaland's first goal with a precise cross in the 45th minute. This was his 100th assist in the Premier League, making him the fastest player in the competition's history to achieve this feat. He also won a penalty in the 87th minute, which Julian Alvarez converted.

 

City's other goals came from Jack Grealish, who scored with his right foot after his initial left-footed shot was saved by Gavin Bazunu, and Alvarez, who slotted home from the spot after De Bruyne was fouled by Romeo Lavia. Southampton's Sekou Mara scored a consolation goal, heading in a cross from Kamaldeen Sulemana.

 

City are now five points behind league leaders Arsenal, who face Liverpool on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's side has won their last four league games, scoring 16 goals and conceding only two. They will aim to continue their winning streak and put more pressure on the Gunners in the final stretch of the season.

 

Man City in Action

Meanwhile, Southampton remains at the bottom of the table, 10 points away from safety. They have lost their last six league games, conceding 21 goals and scoring just four. With only seven games left to play, the Saints face a daunting task of avoiding relegation.

 

The standout moments of the game were Haaland's second goal and De Bruyne's record-breaking assist. Haaland's acrobatic bicycle kick in the 66th minute was a display of his incredible athleticism and technique, sending the ball past Bazunu into the top corner. De Bruyne's cross for Haaland's first goal was equally impressive, curling it perfectly into the box from the right wing.

 

Manchester City will be pleased with their performance and result against Southampton, showing their quality and depth to challenge Arsenal for the title. With Haaland and De Bruyne in such fine form, they are confident of scoring goals and creating chances against any opponent.

 

Southampton, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their display and outcome against City. They have shown that they lack the defensive solidity and attacking threat to compete with the top teams. With Mara and Sulemana as their only bright spots, they will need a miracle to survive in the Premier League.

 

The dream team

In summary, Manchester City's convincing win over Southampton has put them in a strong position to challenge for the Premier League title. Haaland and De Bruyne's outstanding performances have set new records and showcased their talents. Meanwhile, Southampton faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation with their lackluster display.

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