Manchester City bolstered their position in the Premier League, securing a 2-0 victory against Sheffield United. Rodri scored the opening goal just 14 minutes into the game. The Cityzens were unable to extend their lead in the first half, but Julian Alvarez secured a second goal in the second half, earning all three points for Manchester City. This win brings them level on points with Arsenal and just two points behind league leaders Liverpool.
The game started with Manchester City dominating early proceedings, and Rodri’s goal put them in the lead. Despite some attempts from Sheffield United, it was Alvarez who scored the second goal. Manchester City controlled the game with Phil Foden providing a standout performance. The team’s dominance was exemplified by the fact that goalkeeper Ederson was barely tested. The backline consisting of Walker, Akanji, Ake, and Gvardiol had a solid performance while Silva, Foden, and Alvarez were pivotal in attack. On the other hand, Sheffield United struggled to make an impact, and their manager Chris Wilder acknowledged their defeat was due to a lack of quality in the final third. Phil Foden was awarded the player of the match.