The Citizens prevailed in the match of date 35 of England – Premier League 2022-2023, played this Saturday, with two goals from Ilkay Gündogan. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Ilkay Gündogan (18′ 1T and 26′ 1T). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Rodrigo Moreno (39′ 2T).
Ilkay Gündogan made the stadium vibrate with his definition, in the 18th minute of the first stage. With a strong shot, the midfielder left goalkeeper Joel Robles Blázquez without a chance after receiving a cross from Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan squandered a chance to increase the lead after missing a penalty in the 83rd minute of the second half.
Ilkay Gundogan was the figure of the party. The Manchester City midfielder was the author of 2 goals, hit 170 correct passes and shot on target 3 times.
Another important player in the match was Riyad Mahrez. The Manchester City midfielder hit 60 correct passes and shot on goal twice.
The game was quite fought, in which the fouls began to accumulate. There were 3 cautioned: Wilfried Gnonto, Rodrigo Moreno and Weston McKennie.
Man City manager Josep Guardiola laid out a 3-6-1 strategy with Ederson in goal; Manuel Akanji, Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Aké on the defensive line; Rico Lewis, Ilkay Gündogan, Riyad Mahrez, Julián Álvarez, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden in the middle; and Erling Haaland in attack.
For their part, those led by Sam Allardyce stopped with a 4-3-3 scheme with Joel Robles under the three sticks; Luke Ayling, Rasmus Kristensen, Maximilian Wöber and Júnior Firpo in defense; Weston McKennie, Adam Forshaw and Marc Roca at half court; and Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto up front.
Referee Andrew Madley was selected to carry out the actions of the game.
On the next date the Citizens will visit Everton and Leeds will play at home against Newcastle United at the Elland Road stadium.
After the match, the local team is left with 82 points and first in the standings. While the visit has 30 units and occupies the seventeenth place in the tournament.
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