Sheffield United vs. Manchester City: 1-2
"Sheffield United vs. Manchester City: 1-2" in the Premier League continued to be fierce. Manchester City struggled to win, where Erling Haaland had missed a penalty.
Playing at Bramall Lane Stadium, Sheffield, Sunday (08/27/2023), City had difficulty against home. After Haaland missed a penalty, the score ended in a 0-0 draw at the break.
City could only break Sheffield's goal in the second half, through Haaland's action. Sheffield had equalized the score thanks to Jayden Bogle's shot, and Rodri brought the Manchester City Team back to lead 2-1 until the game was complete.
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| Match-winner: Rodri celebrates a dramatic late goal for Manchester City at Bramall Lane (Photo: Getty Images) |
The victory made City collect 9 points from 3 matches, leading the Premier League standings. Sheffield is now 17th, near the red zone, having not won in their first three games.
The course of the match "Sheffield United vs Manchester City"
Manchester City pressed the hosts from the first minute. Chance after chance was presented by the defending champions to the Sheffield United defense.
In the 12th minute, Erling Haaland opened an opportunity against Sheffield United. Starting from Julian Alvarez's pass, Haaland's header could still be muffled by Sheffield goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.
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The pressure was unleashed by many City players. From Kyle Walker to Mateo Kovacic tried to get shots into the Sheffield goal, which could be blocked several times.
In the 27th minute, Julian Alvarez was able to make a shot on goal against Sheffield. His left-footed shot can still be suppressed by the opponent's goalkeeper.
In the 37th minute, City were awarded a penalty after John Egan made a handball while trying to block Julian Alvarez's pull pass. Erling Haaland stepped up to be executor.
Haaland failed to put the ball in. His pass, which directed the ball to the right side, instead hit the post. Haaland just fell silent in disbelief that his half failed to enter.
In the remaining time of the first half, City continued to dominate Sheffield. However, the Blades' tight defense made the opponent's attack deadlocked. Until the intermission, the score of 0-0 remained.
In the second half, City tried to dominate Sheffield again. Haaland et al tried to attack completely in the second half.
Several City chances could have been blocked by Sheffield's rearguard. In the end, the long-awaited goal was born
In the 63rd minute, Haaland could break the deadlock tearing Sheffield's goal. Taking advantage of Jack Grealish's pass, the Norwegian striker was able to break the opponent's goal. The score is 1-0, City are ahead.
Sheffield United did not stand still. Substitutions are made, and the result can be quite troublesome for Manchester City.
Paul Heckingbottom's side put several substitutions on City. After pressing the barrage, the equalizer was born in the 85th minute.
Jayden Bogle could rattle City's goal after his pass failed to anticipate Ederson. The score became 1-1.
However, City showed their winning mentality. Rodri put City back in front in the 88th minute, again capitalizing on Jack Grealish's pass.
In the remaining time of the match, no additional goals were scored. Manchester City struggled to win over Sheffield United in the third week of the 2023/2024 Premier League.
Line-up "Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Sheffield United: Wes Foderingham, Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Egan, Jack Robinson, George Baldock (Jayden Bogle 71'), Vinicius Souza, Oliver Norwood (Chris Basham 80'), Gustavo Hamer, Ben Osborn (Yasser Larouci 17'), Benie Adama Traore, William Osula (Oliver McBurnie 71')
Manchester City: Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, Mateo Kovacic (Phil Foden 86'), Rodri, Jack Grealish, Julian Alvarez, Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland