Manchester City's Premier League title challenge ended in a 1-1 draw against West Ham United, a result that significantly damaged their hopes after Arsenal moved 10 points clear. Erling Haaland, City's star striker, produced one of his worst performances of the season, registering just 21 touches and failing to score despite having three or four good chances early on. His month-long goal drought, now extending to 12 league games with only three goals, including two penalties, coincides with City's faltering title bid.

Haaland's absence from the UEFA Champions League tie against Real Madrid further highlighted his struggles. The lack of service from Kevin De Bruyne, who left City last summer, and Phil Foden's puzzling omission from the starting lineup, compounded City's problems. Rayan Cherki's introduction offered some creativity, but even he couldn't unlock Haaland's scoring touch.

This slump has allowed Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres, who scored a crucial late goal against Everton, to become the difference maker for the Gunners.