Manchester City defeats Tottenham 1-0, Haaland scores

In a tightly contested Premier League match, Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 12th minute. This win was crucial for City's Champions League qualification hopes, moving them back into the top four after a previous defeat to Liverpool. While City dominated possession early on, Spurs improved in the second half, creating several opportunities but failing to convert them into goals, notably a missed chance by Wilson Odobert. Ederson, City's goalkeeper, played a pivotal role by maintaining a clean sheet with several key saves. Despite some late pressure from Spurs, City held on for the win, which keeps their title defense alive. The match highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with City now needing to build on this performance as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.