The 33-year-old centre-back stepped up to rescue his side with the decisive goal against Leicester on Monday
Vincent Kompany was the unlikely hero for Manchester City on Monday as his stunning goal against Leicester City put his side back on top of the Premier League in their penultimate game of the season.
The Belgian centre-back's stunning goal from outside the box 70 minutes into the clash at the Etihad Stadium made the difference against Brendan Rodgers's side to restore City'sone pointlead over Liverpool.
With just one game left to the campaign, Kompany's goal ensures the title is still in City's hands as they turn their attention to Sunday's trip to Brighton, while Liverpool host Wolves at Anfield.
In a tense and frustrating game for City, the 33-year-old captain stepped up inremarkablefashion to send the ball blazing into the top corner and send the stadium crazy.
But it was not just the City fans who went ballistic over the defender's first ever Premier League goal from outside the box, as those watching at home got caught up in the excitement and what it means for the title race.
Below Are Excerpts From Twitter:

I don’t use the “captain, leader, legend” moniker lightly, especially with centre-backs, but Vincent Kompany, my goodness.— Jake Cohen (@JakeFCohen) May 6, 2019

Manchester City: *plays neat and slow and wonderful passing football that focuses on beautifully keeping the ball, going wide and putting in crosses. Pep-ball in full swing *
Vincent Kompany: *YA YEEET*— Fredrik (@F_Edits) May 6, 2019

Only one Man of the Match in this game. Kompany is without company.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 6, 2019

Kompany showing Steven Gerrard how to captain a side to the Premier League Title.— Kam (@Culturecams) May 6, 2019

Liverpool fans after that Kompany goal: pic.twitter.com/0fPODx50TJ— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) May 6, 2019

Vincent Kompany should just sub himself out, walk off field and announce his retirement right now. A goal born of Astonishing Technique and Sheer Force of Will. What a feeling he must be experiencing right here. Nothing he ever does on the field will ever Top this pic.twitter.com/wRLGc1D8eg— roger bennett (@rogbennett) May 6, 2019

Vincent Kompany with 37 shots from outside the box in his PL career. One goal. Practice makes perfect.— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) May 6, 2019

Kompany’s last goal from outside the box was for Hamburg vs Brann in 2007.— Brede Hangeland (@HangelandTV2) May 6, 2019

You lose the title thanks to a Vincent Kompany long range strike like that, you just gotta live with that and realize there's divine forces at work— Zito (@_Zeets) May 6, 2019

If there were any doubts it’s not going to be your season @LFCKompany hitting the top bin from 25 yards for the first time in his career surely definitely confirms it— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) May 6, 2019

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TEACHER : Define a rocket.
Kompany : pic.twitter.com/km0bbybTXn— Sir Munene (@Kengeor24738896) May 6, 2019
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