Pep Guardiola’s side will defend the Premier League title if they win at Brighton and Hove Albion on the last day of the season.

2018/2019 Premier League

1 – 0

Match Events

32′ OFF THE BAR! Aguero almost scores

Aguero runs toward the near post to meet a corner and flicks a fierce effort at goal, which Schmeichel just manages to paw off the line after it came off the underside of the crossbar! Mike Dean looks at his watch, which confirms it didn’t fully cross!

45′ CHANCE! Bernardo Silva’s shot saved

he board goes up to indicate one minute of stoppage time, as Bernardo Silva sees a relatively tame shot from 20 yards saved by Schmeichel.

70′ GOAL! Man City 1-0 Leicester (Kompany)

Unbridled delight as the Etihad as Kompany picks out the top corner from 25 yards! It’s a strike of the highest quality from the captain, who runs off to celebrate with the fans.

Match Report

Pep Guardiola’s side were frustrated for long periods at the Etihad Stadium on Monday but found a way through thanks to captain Kompany’s sensational strike.

Kasper Schmeichel was given no chance by Kompany’s rocket in the 70th minute, with City moving back above Liverpool, a point ahead in top spot in the Premier League table.