Goal

List of goalscorers

S. Agüero
52'
1 - 0
K. De Bruyne
82'
2 - 0
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End of match

End of match

  • 90'
    FT: City 2-0 Sheffield United. City get the win but it was far from a convincing performance. United were unlucky and will be made to rue their missed chances in the first half, but it's City who get the final win of 2019.
  • 90'
    The ball is crossed in, Sharp heads it but it hits the inside of the post and trickles along the goalline. Agonisingly close.
  • 90'
    4 minutes added time.
  • 88'
    Foden has a shot from outside the box but Henderson gets a finger to it and it goes out for a corner.
  • 87'
    City sub: Jesus on for Sterling.
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a Sheffield United
  • 85'
    Stevens is booked for a challenge on Foden. City could have another shot here.
Substitution

Substitution

at Sheffield United
  • 83'
    Sheffield United sub: Mousset off for Sharp.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 82'
  • 82'
    2-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 80'
    City sub: Aguero on for Foden.
  • 80'
    Foden will be coming on for City.
  • 78'
    The ball comes to Mousset in the box, he turns and his shot is deflected just wide.
  • 77'
    A very attacking change for the Blades. Can they get a leveller?
  • 76'
    Sheffield United sub: McBurnie on for Besic.
  • 75'
    De Bruyne steps up and fires the free-kick just over the bar.
  • 74'
    Mahrez wins a free-kick right at the edge of the box. De Bruyne shot incoming...
  • 70'
    Mahrez takes it by the defender in the box but his shot his blocked and out for a corner.
  • 68'
    End to end stuff now as City aim to get a 2nd and United aim to level.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 62'
    City sub: Bernardo off for Gundogan.
Substitution

Substitution

at Sheffield United
  • 59'
    Sheffield United sub: McGoldrick on for Robinson.
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a Manchester City
  • 59'
    Cancelo is booked for a foul on Fleck.
  • 55'
    De Bruyne has a shot from outside the box straight at Henderson.
  • 53'
    This game hasn't been without its controversy, Sheffield United had a goal disallowed and they think City's goal should have also been disallowed.
  • 52'
    Controversial. The ball touches the referee, Sheffield United lose it, De Bruyne passes to Aguero who lashes it past Henderson.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 52'
  • 52'
    GOOOOOAAAAAAL CITY!!!!!
  • 49'
    Another Sheffield United chance. Mousset passes to Besic at the edge of the box who fires wide.
  • 46'
    And we're back!!
  • 45'
    HT: Man City 0-0 Sheffield United. United have been the better side so far and could be in front if their goal wasn't ruled out for offside. All to play for in the 2nd half.
  • 45'
    Zinchenko has a shot from the edge of the box that flies over the bar.
  • 45'
    One minute added time.
  • 44'
    I'm wondering if Sheffield United will live to rue all these missed chances in the first half.
  • 42'
    Bernardo has a shot from the byline that Henderson saves with his leg.
  • 40'
    Mousset is through one on one with Bravo but puts his shot into the side netting. Good chance.
  • 38'
    The ball is crossed in for Besic but his shot from just inside the box hits row Z.
  • 36'
    Walker has an ambitious shot from about 25 yards out that goes well over the bar.
  • 36'
    Sterling has a shot which is blocked behind for a corner.
  • 33'
    Sheffield United are playing very well here. I think it's clear to say that the Blades' fans aren't happy with VAR based on their latest chant.
  • 30'
    A recurring them here in the last few days. Fleck plays the ball over to Mousset who takes his time and slots past Bravo. His toe was offside...
  • 29'
    GOOOAAAAAAL SHEFFIELD!!!!!!!
  • 26'
    Egan puts his header over the bar.
  • 17'
    First chance for City. Mahrez has a shot from inside the box that is deflected behind by Egan.
  • 14'
    Sheffield United doing well!!!
  • 8'
    First chance of the match. Robinson crosses in but Mousset heads wide.
  • 1'
    And we're off!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Sheffield United XI: Henderson, Baldock, Stevens, O'Connell, Basham, Egan, Besic, Norwood, Fleck, Robinson, Mousset.
  • PRVW
    Man City XI: Bravo, Walker, Zinchenko, Garcia, Fernandinho, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero
Info

Pre-match

29 December 2019, 19:00

Referee: Chris Kavanagh

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to the Etihad for this Premier League match. Team news to come.