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The Premier League title race rolls on as Manchester City claim a much-needed 3-0 home win over Crystal Palace to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal.
Next Game: Brentford vs. Crystal Palace - Sunday, May 17 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 14 | Leeds United | 36 | -5 | 44 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 36 | -9 | 44 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 36 | -2 | 43 |
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