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Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Phil Foden during the English Premier League football match vs Fulham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 11, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP]

Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland's first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.

Fresh from what could be a turning point in the title race with a late fightback to beat Liverpool on Sunday, City cruised to victory with three goals in 15 first-half minutes to cut the gap at the top of the table to three points.

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