Man City vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Julian Alvarez nets second goal
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Manchester City can get their Premier League campaign back on track when they host Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
A few missed opportunities have slipped by Pep Guradiola’s men and dropped points sees them enter the weekend’s fixtures fourth in the table. They are five points behind leaders Liverpool but have a game in hand after skipping a gameweek to go to Saudi Arabia and win the Club World Cup.
Attempting to stop them today are Sheffield United are in desperate need of points. The Blades are rock bottom and are seven points away from safety. Chris Wilder has been brought back in to manage the team but he’s got a mammoth task on his hands against the Premier League champions today.
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Manchester City vs Sheffield United
City get back to winning ways at home with a comfortable 2-0 win over Sheffield United. They took an early lead in the first half, with Rodri picking out the bottom left corner with his long-range strike. Foderingham was forced into action to make a good save to deny Silva, while at the other end, Osula had a great chance blocked by Akanji. The Citizens continued to dominate after the break though, and Alvarez sealed the win with a close-range tap-in just after the hour mark, while Foderingham denied Foden from getting on the scoresheet with a good reflex save. It's a win that extends City's unbeaten run to seven games and lifts them to third in the table, just two points behind leaders Liverpool. Next up for them is Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup. United are still without an away win this season as they stay rooted to the bottom of the table, seven points from safety. They travel to Gillingham for their FA Cup tie. That's all for today, goodbye!
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
So late in the game, United are enjoying their best spell of possession, but it's too little too late. It's all in front of City, who are happy to just let them keep it at this time.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
The final roll of the dice for Sheff United sees Norrington-Davies come on in place of Thomas for stoppage time.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Ake is attempting to start a counter when Bogle tugs him back, clearly out of frustration. He can have no complaints about that booking.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
United have a rare chance to attack here as Bogle drags them upfield before clipping a cross into Osborn on the left. He holds onto it too long, and by the time he squares it, it's way behind Archer in the middle.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
BLOCK! Silva takes it to the byline before pulling it back for Foden on the edge of the box. He loses Souza with a clever drop of the shoulder, but then fires his shot against Trusty, whose deflection takes it into the side netting.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Dias goes for the big switch out to Bobb on the left once more, though Bogle is ready for it. He forces the substitute to the byline, and the cross doesn't stay in play.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
The Blades have to go all the way back to Foderingham again, and after what happened last time, Alvarez is all too eager to chase him down. The keeper is expecting it this time though, and coolly gets it away in time.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Third change for United now, and it's Brooks that's taken off, with Osborn on in his place.
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