Weakness Exposed: United Fans Have Found The Way To Beat City

By Rajdeep Saha | December 4, 2017 |
Pep Guardiola looks dejected

Reuters / Carl Recine

Premier League leaders Manchester City continue to pile victories on the run despite some tense situations, especially when opponents looked like pulling strings on them.

With a decorated squad as heavy as City’s, manager Pep Guardiola managed another late win on Sunday, beating West Ham United 2-1 at home.

This was their 3rd consecutive 2-1 victory in the Premier League, and the winners worked hard towards the death to show their character.

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As they lead rivals Manchester United by eight points going into the derby next week, certain Old Trafford fans believe their club can go out and hurt Pep’s side.

Raheem Sterling led the way in the previous games to hand them wins in tense situations at the death, and against West Ham, it was veteran David Silva’s brilliance that got them over the line.

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City’s impeccable passing range and creativity upfront is a thing to cherish, but their defence has been exposed in the last few games by teams lower in the table. And against the Hammers, they conceded a goal from a set-piece with Nicolas Otamendi not closing down Angelo Ogbonna.

David Moyes’ men led courtesy of the goal at half-time, and it is only likely that the other top teams can hold City and end their unbeaten run. Bournemouth, Huddersfield, Southampton and now West Ham failed to see out their games against a side that found a moment of brilliance to kill them.

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United have been in good form themselves, and their defensive resistance is top draw at the moment. This was visible against Arsenal, as Jose’s tactical prowess has kept the side 2nd in the table.

Fans took it out on social media site Twitter to highlight that the Old Trafford unit can beat their city rivals by attacking the goal on set-piece situations. Fans believe crosses are the way forward, and with the height United’s players have got, they feel it could be an advantage.

https://twitter.com/GregsonDarren/status/937364598226935809

https://twitter.com/SibsMUFC/status/937362884941746176

 

Written by Rajdeep Saha 

Sports journalist with stints across print, digital and television. Contribution to each medium has been thrilling. Experienced in writing for this passionate game called football. Journalist by choice and passion.

 

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