Jakarta –
Manchester City managed to beat Fulham 5-1 in Premier League continued. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick.
Manchester City vs Fulham took place at the Etihad Stadium, Saturday (2/9/2023) evening WIB. Man City’s opening goal was scored by Julian Alvarez.
Fulham quickly replied through Tim Ream. However, Man City was able to close the first half with a 2-1 lead after Nathan Ake scored.
The second half went well for Man City. Haaland contributed three goals to help The Citizens win 5-1.
This result makes Man City firmly at the top of the standings with 12 points or still perfect for four weeks. Fulham sit 13th with four points.
Course of the Match
Fulham, who are the visitors, looked very careful when they had the ball. Man City also didn’t look rushed when the ball was in control.
The match was so tight that neither team was able to let go of the experiment. This has happened so far until the 20th minute.
Man City had a golden opportunity in the 27th minute. Phil Foden was able to penetrate the Fulham penalty box and fired a ball into the front of the goal, but the ball was quickly cleared by opposing players.
Man City successfully tore Fulham’s goal in the 31st minute. Julian Alvarez got his name on the scoreboard after receiving a cross from Erilng Haaland.
Fulham responded very quickly. Team Ream leveled the score at 1-1 in the 33rd minute after receiving a rebound from a partner.
The game went a little more open after the scores drew. Man City and Fulham took turns launching attacks.
Man City managed to lead 2-1 in injury time. Nathan Ake tore into Fulham’s goal with a header, although the goal was strongly protested because it was considered to be offside after Manuel Akanji blocked the opponent’s view.
Man City increased the advantage to 3-1 in the second half, which was in the 58th minute. Haaland successfully scored a goal after receiving a ball from Alvarez.
Man City was awarded a penalty after Alvarez was tackled. Haaland advanced as the executor and succeeded in increasing the score to 4-1 in the 70th minute.
Pep Guardiola’s troops did not relax their attacks after being far ahead. Haaland et al. pressing more aggressively.
Haaland scored a hat-trick in injury time. He successfully completed the bait to bring Man City to a 5-1 win.
Player Lineup:
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Ake, Akanji, Ruben Dias, Foden, Doku, Kovacic, Alvarez, Rodri, Haaland.
Fulham: Leno, Ream, Tete, Diop, Robinson, Cairney, Andreas Pereira, Reed, Jimenez, Wilson, De Cordova-Reid.
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2023-09-02 16:02:52
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