FT Manchester City 1 - 0
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Manchester City just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
90+5' David McGoldrick is penalised for pushing Rodri.
90+4' A shot by Bernardo Silva is blocked.
90+4' Great skill from Bernardo Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
90+4' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+4' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+4' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+4' Should have been a goal! Gabriel Jesus gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]!
90+3' A chance opens up as Phil Foden from Manchester City successfully finds a team mate in the area...
90+3' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+3' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+3' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Gabriel Jesus puts in a cross...
90+3' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Phil Foden from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ferran Torres is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodri in a tactical substitution.
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Sheffield United: 23%.
89' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
88' John Fleck puts in a cross...
88' A shot by Oliver Norwood is blocked.
88' Ferran Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' John Fleck swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Kyle Walker from Manchester City trips Billy Sharp
87' Goal kick for Manchester City.
86' John Fleck sends a shot inches wide. Close!
85' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
84' Yellow card for John Egan.
84' John Egan from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fernandinho
84' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Yellow card for George Baldock.
82' The referee signals a free kick as George Baldock from Sheffield United trips Phil Foden
82' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
81' The referee signals a free kick as George Baldock from Sheffield United trips Phil Foden
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
80' The match resumes with a drop ball.
78' Aymeric Laporte is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
78' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
78' Oliver McBurnie relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
78' Sheffield United with an attacking substitution here.
78' Chris Basham is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie in a tactical substitution.
78' Oliver Burke is leaving the field to be replaced by Billy Sharp in a tactical substitution.
77' Phil Foden from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
76' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Oliver Burke from Sheffield United trips Aymeric Laporte
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
75' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
74' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
74' Phil Foden swings in a cross from the free kick.
73' The referee signals a free kick as John Fleck from Sheffield United trips Ilkay Gundogan
73' David McGoldrick relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
73' Aymeric Laporte directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by [goalkeeper]!
72' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
72' It's a good hit from long range by Oleksandr Zinchenko who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
71' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
70' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Ferran Torres puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
69' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Manchester City trips Ethan Ampadu
68' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
68' Ferran Torres from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
68' Kyle Walker sends a long ball upfield.
67' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
66' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
65' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
64' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
63' Gabriel Jesus is penalised for pushing Oliver Norwood.
63' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
63' Oliver Norwood clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
63' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
63' Phil Foden from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
62' Goal kick for Manchester City.
62' Rhian Brewster is leaving the field to be replaced by David McGoldrick in a tactical substitution.
62' Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
62' Poor play by Bernardo Silva as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
61' Poor play by Ruben Dias as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
61' Oliver Burke puts in a cross...
60' A shot by Fernandinho is blocked.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
59' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
58' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Ferran Torres from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Great skill from Ferran Torres as he dribbles past his opponents
57' Danger! Bernardo Silva from Manchester City successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
56' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Ferran Torres puts in a cross...
56' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
55' A shot by Oleksandr Zinchenko is blocked.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
54' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' The game is restarted.
52' Phil Foden is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
51' John Lundstram is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
51' Gabriel Jesus is penalised for pushing John Lundstram.
50' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ferran Torres from Manchester City heads the ball to a team mate.
50' Oleksandr Zinchenko puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
49' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
49' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
48' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
47' A chance presents itself to Ruben Dias from Manchester City but his header goes wide
47' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
47' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
47' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
47' Great skill from Bernardo Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
47' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
46' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Manchester City has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
45+1' A shot by Aymeric Laporte is blocked.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
45' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ilkay Gundogan swings in a cross from the free kick.
44' John Fleck is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus.
44' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
42' Kyle Walker from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
41' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
41' Ferran Torres from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Great skill from Ferran Torres as he dribbles past his opponents
40' Danger averted there as Ruben Dias from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
40' Great skill from Oliver Burke as he dribbles past his opponents
40' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
39' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
38' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
37' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
37' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Ferran Torres puts in a cross...
36' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
35' Good effort by Rhian Brewster as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
34' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
33' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
33' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Phil Foden puts in a cross...
32' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
31' George Baldock is penalised for pushing Oleksandr Zinchenko.
31' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
31' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
30' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Kyle Walker is penalised for pushing Oliver Burke.
29' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' George Baldock from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
27' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Oleksandr Zinchenko puts in a cross...
27' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Fernandinho puts in a cross...
26' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Bernardo Silva puts in a cross...
25' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
25' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
24' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' The referee runs back to show Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United a yellow card for the previous foul.
24' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
23' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
22' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
22' Gabriel Jesus goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
21' Fernandinho puts in a cross...
21' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
20' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Bernardo Silva puts in a cross...
19' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Ilkay Gundogan swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' The referee signals a free kick as John Fleck from Sheffield United trips Kyle Walker
18' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United trips Ilkay Gundogan
16' Goal kick for Manchester City.
16' Bernardo Silva sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
16' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Ilkay Gundogan puts in a cross...
16' Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
15' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
15' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Manchester City trips Jayden Bogle
14' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
13' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' George Baldock from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12' George Baldock from Sheffield United plays a cheeky 1-2 with John Lundstram.
11' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Ferran Torres from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 55%, Sheffield United: 45%.
9' Ferran Torres provided the assist for the goal.
9' G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus with the goal!9' Ferran Torres from Manchester City successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
9' Great skill from Ferran Torres as he dribbles past his opponents
9' Ethan Ampadu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
8' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Oleksandr Zinchenko puts in a cross...
8' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Manchester City trips John Fleck
6' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
6' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Sheffield United: 40%.
4' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Fernandinho from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
4' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
3' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
3' Danger averted there as Ruben Dias from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
2' Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Sheffield United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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