Sheffield United 0-1 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero comes off bench to score winner
Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester City edged out Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The
Argentina striker dropped out of the starting line-up despite scoring
five goals in his last two games, but tapped home a pinpoint Kevin de
Bruyne cross six minutes after coming on.
Pep Guardiola's side were frustrated by a well-organised and stubborn Sheffield United side for large periods and saw a first-half Gabriel Jesus penalty saved by Dean Henderson, after Riyad Mahrez was tripped in the area.
City were incensed the spot-kick was not retaken, with replays showing Henderson was a couple of yards off his line when Jesus, who has now missed three of his last five Premier League penalties, shot.
It capped a fine first half for Henderson, who made two great saves from a close-range Raheem Sterling effort and an overhead kick from Nicolas Otamendi.
Aguero's 16th league goal of the season came moments after Oli McBurnie just failed to divert Enda Stevens' cross with the Blades' best chance of the game.
The three points leave second-placed City 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand.
More to follow.
Pep Guardiola's side were frustrated by a well-organised and stubborn Sheffield United side for large periods and saw a first-half Gabriel Jesus penalty saved by Dean Henderson, after Riyad Mahrez was tripped in the area.
City were incensed the spot-kick was not retaken, with replays showing Henderson was a couple of yards off his line when Jesus, who has now missed three of his last five Premier League penalties, shot.
It capped a fine first half for Henderson, who made two great saves from a close-range Raheem Sterling effort and an overhead kick from Nicolas Otamendi.
Aguero's 16th league goal of the season came moments after Oli McBurnie just failed to divert Enda Stevens' cross with the Blades' best chance of the game.
The three points leave second-placed City 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand.
More to follow.
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