Watch: Kudus' spectacular overhead kick gave Man City brief scare

West Ham United's Ghanaian midfielder #14 Mohammed Kudus (L) celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 19, 2024.

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Mohammed Kudus' incredible overhead kick gave title-chasing Manchester City a scare just before halftime at a suddenly tense Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Kudus controlled a loose ball just outside the six-yard box before contorting his body and connecting sweetly with his left foot to cut City's lead in half.

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WAIT A MINUTE. 👀

West Ham are within one as we approach halftime. pic.twitter.com/JUGbL2bMfK
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Mohammed Kudus SCORES!!

⚽ 2-1 Manchester City vs West Ham United

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But it was a meaningless consolation for West Ham United. City got another goal from Rodri en route to a 3-1 win that clinched their fourth straight title.