NEW DELHI: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City secured a much-needed 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Sunday, ending a run of eight away games without a win.
The victory provided some relief for the crisis-hit English champions, who have been struggling with a remarkable slump in form.
The first half saw City take the lead through Savinho's strike, but Leicester squandered several chances to equalize, with Jamie Vardy and James Justin missing golden opportunities.
After the break, Erling Haaland doubled City's lead with a powerful header, scoring his 19th goal of the season and ending his four-game goal drought.
Despite the win, City's performance was still far from the standards they have set in recent years, having won an unprecedented four consecutive English top-flight titles.
However, the celebrations after Haaland's goal showed that the three points were all that mattered for the visitors, temporarily halting their slump.
The victory lifted City to fifth place in the Premier League table, but they remain 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand. For Leicester, the defeat leaves them rooted in the bottom three, adding to their struggles this season.
While City's performance was not at their usual level, the win provides a much-needed boost for Guardiola's side as they look to regain their form and mount a challenge for the title. However, with Liverpool's lead and games in hand, City face an uphill battle to defend their crown.
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