2023-12-30 18:37:00
Manchester City is ending its 2023 year on a very good note. This Saturday, the Citizens beat Sheffield United (2-0), during the 20th day of the Premier League. At the Etihad Stadium, the two goals were scored by Rodri (14th) and Julian Alvarez (61st). In the English championship standings, with one game in hand, the Skyblues temporarily climb to third place. For their part, the Blades obviously remain last.
We were playing the 62nd minute of play when the Citizens supporters were finally able to exult. A first time following the break goal scored by Julian Alvarez. The Argentine world champion scored, with his right foot, from close range and into the empty goal, following an excellent service from Phil Foden (61st, 2-0). Immediately, Kevin De Bruyne, present in the group for the very first time since August 11, left to warm up.
Manchester City took a long time to break
Pep Guardiola ultimately took no risks and the Belgian international remained on the substitutes’ bench. The Skyblues took a long time before taking cover, at the scoreboard. After Rodri’s opening score (14th, 1-0). The Spanish midfielder, at the entrance to the penalty area, scored at ground level with his right foot.
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) once morest Sheffield United, Saturday December 30, 2023. / Premier League
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On these two goals, Wes Foderingham was therefore unable to do anything. But the Sheffield United goalkeeper ensured that his defense, the worst in the elite before kick-off (47 goals conceded), did not leave with an even heavier suitcase. Bernardo Silva (21st), on a cross shot from a closed angle, then Phil Foden (75th), with his left foot, were able to notice it.
First clean sheet in the league in two months
His counterpart, Ederson, spent a relatively quiet end of the followingnoon, despite, however, two interventions to be made just before the break. First in front of William Osula (42nd) then once morest Jayden Bogle (44th). The Skyblues disgusted their opponents, with possession of the ball largely in their favor (82%) and a number of passes which almost exceeded the 1000 mark (994 to 155).
Pep Guardiola’s men avoided the trap and remained serious until the end of this meeting, particularly at the defensive level, to record their very first clean sheet in the Premier League since October 29 and a victory on the lawn of Manchester United (0-3). The Citizens will now hope for a misstep from Arsenal on the Fulham pitch (Sunday, 3 p.m.) to stay on the podium. Before looking towards the year 2024.
Oscar Bobb in action for City on Saturday.
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