Manchester City claim top spot in Premier League with 2-1 Fulham win

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) - Manchester City claimed top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Fulham in the week 34 game on Sunday.

Erling Haaland's early goal from a penalty kick in the third minute gave an early lead to the Citizens at the Craven Cottage stadium in Fulham.

It was the Norwegian star's record-equaling 34th Premier League goal in a season, leveling with Andy Cole's 34 goals for Newcastle in the 1993-94 season.

Carlos Vinicius leveled the score in the 15th minute, but Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal for Manchester side in the 36th minute.

The Citizens, which have 76 points, moved one point ahead of Arsenal and have an extra game in hand.

Fulham remain in the 10th place.

- Jota's late strike seals Liverpool 4-3 win against Tottenham

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in the English Premier League week 34 game on Sunday.

The Reds were 3-0 in the first 15 minutes, but the visitors stormed back at the Anfield.

Curtis Jones scored in the third minute, while Luis Diaz volleyed home two minutes later.

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah's goal from a penalty kick in the 15th minute made it 3-0 for Liverpool.

The visitors suddenly bounced back and Harry Kane took one back for the Spurs in the 39th minute and the first half ended 3-1.

Son Heung-Min scored another for Tottenham in the 77th minute, and former Everton forward Richarlison's 93rd minute goal almost made sure that his team will get out with a draw.

But Diogo Jota's 94th minute goal, a slow shot, secured the critical victory for Liverpool.

Liverpool climbed to the 5th spot with 56 points, while the Spurs are two points behind.