Bayern Munich win Bundesliga title with victory against VfB Stuttgart

Treble-chasing Bayern Munich secured their 35th German league title on Sunday after beating VfB Stuttgart 4-2 to open up an unassailable lead with four games to play, Reuters reported. 

Sunday’s result sent Bayern 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

The Bavarians were a goal down before scoring four times to quickly turn the game around.

“It’s been a fantastic season for us,” said Bundesliga leading scorer Harry Kane, who was also on target on Sunday. “To finish the league off in the way we have with the goals we scored... credit to the lads... we still have a lot to play for... but all the hard work, this makes it all worth it.”

Advantage Manchester City as Haaland seals crucial win over Arsenal

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland picked the perfect time to end his lean spell in the Premier League with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal to give his side the edge in the title race on Sunday, Reuters reported. 

The Norwegian had ​not scored in the league since February but his emphatic finish after 65 minutes of a compelling Etihad Stadium showdown proved decisive as City moved three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

Victory over relegation-bound Burnley on Wednesday would move City top of the table with five games to play.

 

Liverpool's Salah bids farewell to Everton with another derby goal

The only consolation for Everton's fans after watching Mohamed Salah score yet another Merseyside derby goal on Sunday is that they will never have to watch the Egyptian in the red of their rivals again, Reuters reported. 

The 33-year-old winger, who has announced he will leave Anfield at the end of the season, said farewell to Liverpool's cross-city rivals in trademark fashion, bagging the opener for his side as they snatched a 2-1 Premier League win.

In doing so, Salah joined Liverpool's former midfielder Steven Gerrard as joint top scorer in Premier League Merseyside derbies with nine goals before captain Virgil van Dijk provided the perfect send-off with a late winner.

Rahul and Stubbs steer Delhi past Bengaluru in thrilling IPL contest

KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs led Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League on a sweltering Saturday, as the visitors outplayed the hosts in a cracking contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Reuters reported. 

Chasing 176, Delhi rode a composed innings from Rahul, who marked his birthday with a fluent 57 off 34 before Stubbs applied the finishing touches, ensuring the target was overhauled with a ball to spare.

Put in to bat, Bengaluru opener Phil Salt marked his presence with a half-century to set the tone, but regular wickets in the innings prevented the hosts from accelerating and they finished on 175-8 in oppressive heat.