Man City secure Champions League spot with victory over Fulham

Pep Guardiola described the clash with Fulham as “by far the most important game of the season”.

Erling Haaland scored a 71st minute penalty to seal Manchester City's win. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Premier League: Fulham 0 Manchester City 2

EIGHT days after his surprising failure to take a penalty in Manchester City’s FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, Erling Haaland scored from the spot to wrap up the victory that secured a place in next season’s Champions League, their sole remaining target after a first trophyless season in eight years.