Erling Haaland converted the initial goal in the confrontation this Sunday, August 27, between Manchester City and Sheffield Unitedcorresponding to the third date of the Premier League. Despite having missed previous opportunities, such as a penalty, the player managed to score at Bramall Lane, silencing the home team’s fans.
In his fourth attempt, the Norwegian finally managed to overcome the hosts’ defense and scored for the ‘Ciudadanos’, after having been close to doing so on three previous occasions, to the celebration of his teammates and the bench of the squad Manchester.
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It was at minute 63 when the action that allowed the scoring to open up took place. Jack Grealish played a crucial role, making an impressive solo run from the left side of the box, then sending Haaland’s cross home unchallenged.
After scoring the goal, a supporter invaded the pitch and hugged the striker around his neck to celebrate. This action took all the City players by surprise, who later joined in a joint hug.
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Manchester City vs. Sheffield: what’s next
After taking on Sheffield United, Manchester City will have to focus on their next challenge. His opponent will be none other than Fullham, with whom he will face off on Saturday, September 2 from 9:00 in the morning (Peruvian and Colombian time), at the Etihad stadium.
Be careful, the commitment will be part of the fourth day of the Premier League. Erling Haaland’s team, in the aforementioned contest, comes in optimal condition and with good games, after having won the first two this season, which is why it is in first place in the general table.
For its part, Sheffiel United, who has a present against City, in the English first division league, with two defeats in the first games, against Crystal Palaca, date 1, 1-0, and against Nottingham Forest by 2-1, in the second day. Currently, it is in the last places of the contest, and its next rival will be Lincoln City, this Wednesday, August 30.
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