Iheanacho sends Manchester City top of EPL
Nigeria youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, was the hero again following another match-winning goal for Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday.
The 19-year-old scored his fourth goal of the season - his second in the league as the Citizens defeated Swansea 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Two minutes into second half stoppage-time, Iheanacho played hero again as his deflection from Yaya Toure‘s shot gave City all three points to regain top spot, at least untill Sunday's fixtures.
There were earlier confusion on who should be awarded the goal but the young Nigerian got the nod to the disbelief of his Ivorian counterpart.
Yaya, however, claims the goal should be his as it was destined for the back of the net anyway.
"When you see the action, the ball was going into the net," said Yaya.
"When you shoot on target I think it is your goal because the intention was to score so can we do? We'll see what the verdict it is but as far as I'm concerned, it's mine!"
Another Ivorian, Wilfried Bony gave the hosts the lead in the 26th minute, as Jesus Navas‘ corner kick found the player in the box for a free-header goal.
Before Bafetimbi Gomis equalized in the 90th minute with a blistering shot that beat City keeper Joe Hart at his near-post.
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