English Premier League wrap: Manchester City edge closer to a third Premier League title

Manchester City edge closer to a third Premier League title in four seasons after a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
The result means that if City will be crowned champions for the 2020-21 campaign if Liverpool defeat Manchester United on Sunday at Old Trafford.
Quickfire goals from Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres in the 57th and 59th minutes proved decisive as Pep Guardiola’s side moved 13 points clear at the summit of the standings.
Chelsea consolidated their place in fourth after a workmanlike 2-0 win over Fulham in the West London derby.
Kai Havertz was the hero for the Blues as he netted twice, either side of half time to give Thomas Tuchel’s side maximum points.
Fulham remain in the relegation zone (18th) after the loss and their hopes to stay in the top flight is in jeopardy as they are nine points away from safety.
Aston Villa have risen to ninth on the Premier League standings after a shock 2-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
Dominic Calvert Lewin’s 19th minute goal cancelled out Ollie Watkins’ 13th minute goal but Anwar El Ghazi found the back of the net 10 minutes from time to hand Villa a massive win.
Everton remain in eighth with 52 points following the loss as their hopes for a European place dims.
Brighton and Hove Albion took a giant step in their race to beat the drop after a 2-0 win against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United.
Goals from Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck helped the Seagulls move to 14th place on the log after amassing 37 points.
Results.Crystal Palace 0 – 2 Manchester CityBrighton 2 – 0 Leeds UnitedChelsea 2 – 0 FulhamEverton 1 – 2 Aston Villa