Man City Held By West Ham But Premier League Destiny Is Still In Their Hands

Man City survived their toughest test so far in their Premier League title run-in, as they were pushed to the limit by a dogged West Ham. The Hammers forced City to comeback from 2-0 down to snatch a draw, and in doing so keep their Premier League destiny in their own hands

How It Happened

England hopeful Jarrod Bowen bagged both of West Ham’s first half goals, in the 24^th and 45^th minutes.

BOWEN HAS BAGGED A BRACE!!! 😮

This title race just keeps on giving! 🤩#WHUMCI pic.twitter.com/85RXBwqjFh

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 15, 2022

Had the score not changed it would have provided Liverpool with the opportunity to leapfrog Man City in the table in their tie with Southampton on Tuesday night.

City showed guts and mettle however, elements that were severely lacking in their Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid.

Jack Grealish scored soon after the break before West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal put the ball into his own net.

Naturally City were the side in the ascendency for the majority of the second-half, pushing hard for a winner, but West Ham squandered a pair of excellent chances themselves.

Disaster for West Ham! 😬

Has Coufal just handed Man City the title?! 🤨#WHUMCI pic.twitter.com/R9Sq5iAm62

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 15, 2022

City did have the best chance to grab winner after Gabriel Jesus won a penalty, which was given after a review from VAR. Riyad Mahrez was unable to convert with Lucasz Fabianski producing a quality save to deny the Algerian.

Despite dropping points, Pep Guardiola will be relieved with a draw as it means a victory over Aston Villa in their final game of the season will guarantee them the Premier League title. They also hold a goal difference advantage of seven over Liverpool.

Today's game also marked the last home match for West Ham stalwart Mark Noble who picked up his 549th cap for the club. The captain was greeted with a standing ovation when he ran onto the pitch pregame, and also when he entered the fray as a substitute in the second half.

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