Julián Álvarez added the power of scoring to his many virtues. The Cordoban scored in Manchester City’s 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium against Sheffield United in the 20th round of the Premier League and He has four shouts in his last three games of Pep Guardiola’s team.
In the absence of Erling Haaland (Premier top scorer with 14 goals) due to a foot injury. With today’s game, the Norwegian giant hasn’t played for seven games – including the two in the Club World Cup – but Álvarez managed to ensure that the Citizens didn’t miss him.
16 minutes into the second half, Araña appeared at the far post and sent Phil Foden’s low cross into the net. set the partial 2-0 against Sheffield United. The former River player scored a brace against Fluminense in the Club World Cup final (4-0) on 22 December and another against Everton last Wednesday, in a 3-1 win as a guest. A goal-scoring week for Álvarez.
ANOTHER GOAL FROM JULIÁN ÁLVAREZ!! Great ball from Oscar Bobb for Foden in assisting the WORLD CHAMPION in the 2-0 vs. Sheffield United for the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/fKGGx5tvZe
— Sports Center (@SC_ESPN) December 30, 2023
It was the Spaniard Rodri who opened the scoring in the first half for Manchester City, who with this victory managed to climb to second place in the table with 40 points. The same ones that Arsenal have (they face Fullham on Sunday) and Aston Villa (draw 2-2 against Burnley). Liverpool are the sole leaders, with 42, and will host Newcastle on the last day of the year.
Source: Clarin
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