PEP'S MEN BOOSTED BY HERMANSEN'S HOWLER

NO Erling Haaland, no problem - and even the absence of Pep Guardiola from the dugout made no difference to one of the most predictable results of the season.

- By Jeremy Cross

The only shock was the fact Jack Grealish scored a Premier League goal, the England winger's first for Manchester City since December 2023.

He celebrated it like he had won the World Cup, which was a clear indication of what a miserable and frustrating season it has been for the £100million man.

Omar Marmoush got in on the act with his sixth goal in eight games, to suggest City can cope without the injured Haaland.

But it is quite the opposite story for sorry Leicester, whose chances of beating relegation appear to be dead.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has had some magical moments in this part of the world, following his stellar time as a Manchester United striker in the Noughties.