Valletta edged closer to their first Premier League title in seven years after a 2-1 comeback win over strong contenders Marsaxlokk yesterday at the National Stadium. The reigning champions took the lead at the start of the second half but City hit back with two goals in a dramatic finale that saw the southerners missing a last-minute penalty that would have earned them a draw.

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