Manchester City entertained Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a victory at home in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola‘s men made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 14th minute thanks to Rodri’s effort. Man City controlled the game well and cruised to a 1-0 lead at the half-time interval.
Julian Alvarez doubled his team’s advantage in the 61st minute as the Mancunian club cruised to an impressive 2-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player performed during the clash against the Blades.
GK: Ederson – 7/10
The Brazilian keeper made two good saves at the back and earned a solid clean sheet at the Etihad.
RB: Kyle Walker – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when needed and had a couple of strikes at goal.
CB: Manuel Akanji – 7/10
He didn’t do much wrong inside his half and was tidy with his passing.
CB: Nathan Ake – 7/10
Ake cleared the danger on the defensive end of the pitch and was a threat at the other end as well.
LB: Josko Gvardiol – 7/10
Gvardiol performed his defensive duties well but didn’t offer much going forward.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 7/10
He anchored the midfield well but struggled to make a difference for Man City in the opponent’s half.
CM: Rodri – 8/10
The Spaniard was a real menace in the final third and was responsible for scoring the opener in the 14th minute.
RW: Bernardo Silva – 7/10
He made a few promising chances for his teammates but failed to find the back of the net.
CAM: Phil Foden – 8.5/10
Foden caused all sorts of chaos in and around the Sheffield penalty box and has got a couple of assists to show for his efforts.
LW: Jack Grealish – 6.5/10
He made two key chances in the final third but never looked like he would score.
ST: Julian Alvarez – 7.5/10
Alvarez led the line well for Man City and managed to get his name on the scoresheet just after the hour mark.
Substitutes:
LW: Oscar Bobb – 6.5/10
Bobb made one decent run in the opponent’s half.
CB: Ruben Dias – 6/10
He kept things tidy at the back.
RB: Rico Lewis – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
