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Manchester United Brings Manchester City’s Winning Streak To A Halt
March 8, Etihad Stadium: A lucky break and a great start for United. After just 34 seconds, Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty shot to upset City rivals and alter the course of the Premier League.
Luke Shaw scored the second goal 50 minutes later, ending Manchester City’s streak of 21 consecutive victories.
It is still too early to predict a return of the title race despite the change in how things are going.
The city is too far ahead for us to believe we can catch them, so we take things one game at a time.
We overtook Leicester last year by 15 points, but the situation is different with City.
However, the outcome of Sunday’s game changes United’s chances of regaining a spot in the top four.
They rose from third to second place from third.
The city’s streak of victories was abruptly broken, although it still maintains its lead in the standings.
Unexpectedly, there was a penalty shot.
Anthony Martial was injured after Gabriel Jesus tripped him as the United team surged out of the starting blocks.
Fernandes celebrates after making the first of his two penalty shots.
It was the 92nd penalty of the Premier League this year, and referee Anthony Taylor pointed right at the spot.
Similarly, Ederson’s firm hand on the ball couldn’t stop Fernandes’ shot from getting past the City keeper.
An honorable victory for the United
United played aggressively right away, setting up a quick, frantic pace.
They executed a close-knit team effort and counterattack to maintain a strong defense.
They were in charge of their game and directed their movements with speed, accuracy, and follow-through.
Each player put forth a lot of effort, either collectively or privately, to give his best effort. In the past, United’s tactic was effective and cost City points.
The game picked up steam after Fernandes’ opening goal, with Guardiola’s team beginning to dominate.
There was little possibility for City to score because United’s defense was so well-prepared and formidable.
City made an effort to get back into the game, but United was a difficult opponent.
A very seasoned club has struggled this season and has to play more regularly to advance in games.
Anthony Martial’s excellent but erratic performance gave United a big boost.
Even though he missed out on several second-half opportunities, he is arguably a good representation of what the club ought to stand for.
After Nemanja Matic took his place, he was afterward well-deservedly praised by his team.
Luke Shaw scores his second goal, bringing the final score up to 2-0.
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Luke Shaw gave a fantastic performance
Rodri came close to tying the score after the break, but his attempt missed.
The second goal was then grabbed by Luke Shaw’s superb play.
Similarly, Shaw was able to go close to the City box thanks to goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s excellent ball to him.
He had earlier squandered a chance, but quick passes between him and Marcus Rashford resulted in a successful low shot that beat Ederson.
After the second goal, United’s hegemony grew. Martial was poised to score his third goal, but Ederson halted the action.
Solskjaer deserves a lot of credit for United’s outstanding performance and victory.
“Even today, they applied so much pressure that it was clear we were up against a top-notch team.
You are thrilled when you leave with a 2-0 victory, another clean sheet, and a performance like this.
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City’s Eventually Breakup
Even the finest teams occasionally struggle to pull off consecutive victories.
United had the strategy and game plan to put an end to the city’s winning streak.
However, despite the loss, City is still in the lead with 11 points, so they are in no way deterred.
Their sluggish start and a penalty in the first 34 seconds of the game weren’t helpful at all.
Even their finest players weren’t performing at their best.
The ball-controlling Kevin de Bruyne wasn’t having much of an impact.
The fact that Jesus fouled Fernandes was not a good omen. Sergio Aguero, Guardiola’s primary target player, was not chosen off the bench.
On the plus side, City is still eager to pursue four trophies.
Even though they lost to United, it is currently just one setback.
In addition, given their string of victories, they continue to be regarded as the only candidates for the Premier League title.
