In a key match in the 20th round of the English Premier League that ended in the early morning of December 31, Beijing time, Manchester City, sitting at home, defeated promoted Sheffield United 2-0. In the first half, Foden provided an assist and Rodri broke the deadlock. In the second half, Foden scored a double assist and Alvarez sealed the win.
With this victory, Manchester City ended 2023 with a seven-game unbeaten run (six wins, one draw). In the standings, Manchester City move up to third place with 40 points, just two points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, while Sheffield United remain bottom of the table.
【Key Focus】
In the 14th minute, Rodri scored after the midfielder broke the ball, Alvarez led the defense, Rodri slashed through the far corner, Manchester City 1-0 Sheffield United!
In the 61st minute, Bob instigated an attack, Foden crossed in front of the goal to provide an assist, Alvarez outflanked the goal, and Manchester City led Sheffield United 2-0!
In the last 3 games, Alvarez has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist, and he is in good form.
【Wonderful Playback】
Before the start of the competition, the entire Manchester City team posed for a photo with the five trophies they won this year.
In the second minute, Alvarez received Foden's return and fired a low shot from the top of the arc, but the ball was deflected wide of the goal frame.
In the 4th minute, Norwood hung the goal directly from the right, and Ederson confiscated the ball in a thrilling way.
In the 20th minute, Foden made a precise through stop, and the small-angle push of the B seat was saved.
In the 35th minute, Seat B fell to the ground after stealing the confrontation at the edge of the penalty area, and Guardiola complained about the penalty and was yellow.
In the 41st minute, Osura's corner kick hit the goal with a header, and Ederson flew to confiscate it.
In the 45th minute, Grealish split the ball and Rodri dribbled a high-quality long-range shot just wide.
In the 55th minute, Manchester City missed a good opportunity, Rodri picked up a pass, and Foden singled out a procrastinating shot that was blocked.
In the 73rd minute, Alvarez pressed the goalkeeper and almost broke the goal with a steal.
In the 85th minute, Foden curled the top of the defense and volleyed hard, and the ball was blocked out of bounds.
【Player Rating】
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【Lineup】
Manchester City line-up: 31-Ederson, 2-Walker (68'3-Dias), 25-Akanji, 6-Ake, 24-Gvardiol, 16-Rodri, 8-Kovacic (68'82-Lewis), 20-B, 47-Foden, 10-Grealish (52'52-Bob), 19-Alvarez
Subs not used: 18 Ortega, 4 Phillips, 17 De Bruyne, 21 Sergio Gomez, 27 Nunez, 92 Hamilton
Sheffield United line-up: 18-Fordringham, 2-Baldock, 5-Trusti, 19-Robinson, 14-Thomas (90'33-Norrington Davies), 16-Norwood, 20-Jaden Borg, 21-Sosa, 25-Ben Slimani (67'10-Archer), 32-William Osura (67'7-Brewster), 35-Brooks (80'23-Osborne)
Subs not used: 1-Adam Davis, 27-Larouche, 38-Seriki, 9-McBurney, 11-Traore