The owner of Manchester City was Manchester City.
Manchester City won 3-1 against Manchester United in the 27th round of the English Premier League 2023-2024 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on the 4th (Korea time). Manchester City, which won both games with Manchester United, closely chased Liverpool (63 points) with 19 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses with 62 points.
Manchester United scored the opening goal in the eighth minute of the first half. Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal in a counterattack situation. Rashford’s fifth career goal in the match against Manchester City is the second most after Wayne Rooney (eight goals) and Eric Cantona (seven goals).
Manchester City trailed 0-1 in the first half.
Manchester United’s last come-from-behind defeat in the lead situation in the first half was in September 2014. At that time, they suffered a come-from-behind defeat against Leicester City 3-5. Since then, they have had 123 wins and 20 draws in 143 games ahead of the first half.
However, it was too much to continue its unbeaten streak against Manchester City. Manchester City was dragged to the ground by conceding the first goal, but overwhelmed the first half by hitting 18 shots. It was the first team to shoot 18 times in the first half against Manchester United since Fulham in March 2009. It also had a ball possession rate of 74 percent.
In the end, they turned the game around in the second half.
Phil Foden scored the equalizer in the 11th minute of the second half. Rodri’s assist. Foden received a pass from Julián Álvarez in the 35th minute of the second half and scored a come-from-behind goal. Erling Holan’s decisive goal in the extra time of the second half was a perfect victory for Manchester City.
Foden has scored in both games against Manchester United this season. It is the sixth time for a Manchester City player and the first since Sergio Aguero in the 2014-2015 season. Notably, Foden and Holland have scored six goals each against Manchester United since last season. 고수익알바
Manchester United had only three shots, including the first goal. It is the lowest number after two shots against Liverpool in April 2022.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said, “Foden is one of the best players. Now he is winning games. To become a world class player, you have to win games. Foden lives to play soccer,” adding, “He is becoming a really important player for Manchester City and for the England national team.”