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Premier League | Gameweek 37
May 6, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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Aymeric Laporte: 'Vincent Kompany is an example for all of us'

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The long-serving Kompany once again proved the man for the big occasion.

Aymeric Laporte hailed the influence of Vincent Kompany after Manchester City’s inspirational captain struck a stunning winner in Monday’s critical clash with Leicester.

The long-serving Kompany once again proved the man for the big occasion as he netted with a ferocious 30-yard strike 20 minutes from time to settle a tense encounter at the Etihad Stadium.

The 1-0 win lifted treble-chasing City back to the top of the Premier League, one point ahead of Liverpool, with just one game remaining in a compelling title race.

Kompany’s decisive contribution ranked alongside his vital winner against rivals Manchester United during the 2012 title run-in for importance and elevated him yet further among the City greats.

Fitness issues may mean the 33-year-old is no longer a regular starter but the influence of the three-time title-winning skipper on the side shows no sign of waning.

Fellow central defender Laporte said: “It is amazing, unbelievable. I never see one goal like that – maybe because I wasn’t on the pitch, I don’t know – but we are so satisfied with this game.

“He is a guy (who is) very important for us, for the club. I think he gives us a lot of things. He is an example for us.

“We have to improve and keep working with him because he can give a lot and he is a very good guy on and off the pitch.”

Kompany’s sensational strike came as City piled on the pressure in the second half, knowing anything less than a 13th-successive league win would hand the initiative to Liverpool heading into the final fixtures.

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