West Ham vs Man City: Pep Guardiola's Men Stage Epic Comeback to Draw 2:2 at London Stadium

West Ham vs Man City: Pep Guardiola's Men Stage Epic Comeback to Draw 2:2 at London Stadium

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • West Ham United vs Manchester City Premier League clash ended in a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium
  • City had to come from two goals down to salvage a crucial point as the 2021/22 season enters its penultimate
  • Riyad Mahrez had a glorious chance to hand his side a vital win, only for the winger to miss from the penalty spot
  • The Citizens now need a victory in their final game of the season against Aston Villa to be crowned the EPL champions

Manchester City's Premier League title party was delayed on Sunday afternoon, May 15, after they were held to a 2-2 draw against West Ham United at London Stadium.

City went into the clash off an epic 5-1 win over Wolves in midweek, a result that saw them go three points clear on top of the standings.

West Ham United's Lukasz Fabianski at the end of the match during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium. Photo by Rob Newell.
West Ham United's Lukasz Fabianski at the end of the match during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium. Photo by Rob Newell.
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However, they were unable to build on the momentum when they took a trip to the capital, where they had to settle for a point.

Man City stage comeback to salvage point at the London Stadium

The reigning English champions had a wobbly start to their meeting with the Hammers as they went two goals down after 45 minutes of action.

Jarrod Bowen was responsible for West Ham's opening goals as he found the back of the net in the 24th and 45th minutes.

The Englishman rounded off Ederson for the opener with a superb finish before he completed the double on the stroke of the first half.

However, Jack Grealish struck for the visitors four minutes after the re-start, and Vladmir Coufal headed the ball into his own net from Riyad Mahrez's free-kick.

City had a chance to score the winner at the death when they won a penalty, only for Mahrez to fluff the chance when he stepped up to take the spot-kick as the tie ended in a 2-2 draw.

The result now means the Citizens have to beat Aston Villa in their final match of the season to retain the title.

Liverpool see off Chelsea to lift the FA Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Liverpool kept alive their hopes for an unlikely quadruple as they beat Chelsea via a penalty shootout to win the FA Cup.

It was almost identical scenes to the Carabao Cup on Saturday, May 14 as Liverpool edged their age-old rivals in a thrilling shootout after a goalless 120 minutes.

Mason Mount missed the decisive penalty as the shootout was forced into sudden death after both sides were level after the initial five penalties.

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