Man City vs Man United
Manchester United and Manchester City faced off on Sunday afternoon in the weekend’s marquee Premier League clash.
The two sides, of course, headed into the meeting at the Etihad in very contrasting form.
Man City were looking to make it 22 wins in a row across all competitions on Sunday.
Man United, on the other hand, had won just one of their last five PL ties and had failed to score a single goal in any of their last three games in all competitions.
Luke Shaw for England
Despite this, it would actually by the Red Devils who took the lead on Sunday.
Gabriel Jesus brought down Antony Martial in the City box less than two minutes into the tie. Bruno Fernandes then stepped up to convert the ensuing spot-kick:
It’s a dream start for United at the Etihad!
Bruno Fernandes beats Ederson from the spot after Gabriel Jesus had upended Anthony Martial!
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And though City did go on to dominate much of the first 45 following this goal, the Citizens were unable to find a reply before the interval.
City also started the second-half fairly well, with Rodri hitting the bar 47 minutes in.
Despite this, though, it would be the away outfit who bagged the decisive second goal of the day.
Luke Shaw picked up the ball in the City box before squeezing a low effort through three defenders and past Ederson:
City have it all to do now!
Luke Shaw’s first goal since March 2020 has doubled United’s lead at the Etihad!
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As well as helping end Man City’s 21-game winning run, Shaw’s goal at the Etihad rounded out yet another starring display from the full-back, who has been one of United’s standouts in the last several months.
It also meant the Englishman has now notched four goals and one assist in his last seven outings for the Manchester powerhouse:
In his last 7 PL games, Luke Shaw has been directly involved in 5 goals [4A 1G].
And that’s the most important of the lot. pic.twitter.com/yfLIk9LVri
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And with the latest set of international friendlies taking place later this month, the 25-year-old has most certainly made a case that he should be handed an England call-up for the first time since 2018.
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