Manchester City seized the top spot in the Premier League standings with a remarkable 2-1 triumph over Sheffield United on Sunday. Rodri proved to be the hero of the day as he scored a stunning 88th-minute winner, securing City’s third victory of the season.
In the closing stages of the match, with the scores level at 1-1, the ball found its way to Phil Foden in the United box. Although Foden couldn’t gain control, Rodri intervened and unleashed a powerful half-volley into the top corner, securing the crucial goal.
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Continuing their unbeaten streak, the reigning champions extended their flawless start, reaching a total of nine points. This positioned them two points ahead of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.
City’s striker, Erling Haaland, had a missed opportunity in the first half as his penalty, awarded for a handball, hit the post. However, the Norwegian made up for it by scoring a close-range header from a cross by Jack Grealish just after the hour-mark.
Sheffield United managed to equalize in the 85th minute when a defensive error from Kyle Walker led to Jayden Bogle firing an angled shot through the crowd, defeating City’s goalkeeper Éderson.
Just as United seemed to secure their first point since returning to the top flight, their hopes were shattered when Rodri fired the decisive winner.
City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, was absent from the touchline at Bramall Lane due to his recent back surgery. Nevertheless, his team successfully completed the task at hand, even as an additional seven minutes were added for the home side’s pursuit of an equalizer.
At present, United find themselves in 17th place in the standings, still without a single point from three games.
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