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
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Manchester City vs Sheffield United
City are starting to look more to their left side to make something happen. Silva has switched out there for the moment to link up with Gvardiol, but they both see crosses cleared away.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
BLOCK! Foden has caused problems for United since the first whistle, and he gets in behind with another weaving run. He goes down under pressure from Souza before he can get the shot away, but it rolls to Bobb, whose first-time effort is blocked by Robinson.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Loud cheers ring out around the Etihad as De Bruyne is out to warm up for the first time in the game. On the pitch, City are still comfortably keeping possession and passing their way around United.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
All of the Blades' Premier League away goals this season have come in the second half of games. Including today, they've now failed to score before half-time in their last 11 on the road in the competition, their longest-ever such run.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
There's more neat play from City as they switch it from right to left and Gvardiol tees up Foden in the box. His first touch forces him wide, but he does win a corner as his powerful shot is deflected wide.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
GOOD SAVE! It looks a sure second goal for City! Rodri lifts it over the top for Foden to run onto after getting between two United defenders, but Foderingham is alert. The goalkeeper rushes out to take it off the youngster's boot, with Trusty following in to stop him from getting a second bite at it.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Sheff United have barely managed to get out of their own half since the restart. They're still sitting deep, continuing to frustrate their opponents.
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