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Manchester City Bound Gabriel Jesus Strike Takes Palmeiras Close To Brazilian Serie A Title

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Palmeiras drew nearer to securing their first Brazilian Serie A title since 1994 by holding Atletico Mineiro to a 1-1 draw in Belo Horizonte on Thursday.

mineiro-vs-palmeirasManchester City-bound striker Gabriel Jesus struck his 12th goal of the campaign before Argentina international forward Lucas Pratto equalized just before the hour mark at the Independencia stadium.

brazil-serie-aThe result left Palmeiras four points clear at the top of the 20-team standings with three matches remaining.

Meanwhile, Colombian midfielder Jonathan Copete scored twice as Santos defeated Vitoria 3-2.

robinhoIn other matches on Thursday, Gremio held Santos to a 1-1 draw while Internacional could only manage a 1-1 home draw against Ponte Preta.

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