Man City return to top of EPL

MANCHESTER, May 7 (AP): Manchester City returned to the top of the English Premier League (EPL) with one round left after captain Vincent Kompany hit a sensational goal to beat Leicester 1-0 in a dramatic and tense match on Monday.

The ferocious long-range shot by City's long-serving and influential captain settled nerves 70 minutes into the nail-biting contest at Etihad Stadium.

Few will have expected Kompany to shoot when the ball fell to him 30 yards out but he let fly with a powerful strike.

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had no chance as the ball swerved away from him into the top corner.

Pep Guardiola's treble-chasing side needed to win to retain control of their title destiny, and their 13th successive victory took them a point above Liverpool. City should successfully defend the title next Sunday at lowly Brighton.

Liverpool hosts Wolverhampton at the same time.