Rodri’s late goal puts Man City in top on 2023

On Sunday, Manchester City scored an 88th-minute winner at Sheffield United to earn their third win of the season and take over first place in the Premier League rankings.

Rodri scored the game-tying goal on a half-volley as time expired after United player Phil Foden received the ball in the United penalty area but failed to control it.
Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, missed the game at Bramall Lane because he was recovering from back surgery.
There were seven minutes of stoppage time tacked on as the home team looked for an equalizer, but with assistant manager Juanma Lillo filling in for Guardiola, they were able to get the job done.

Champions City remain the only undefeated team after gaining another point, putting them two points clear of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, missed the game at Bramall Lane because he was recovering from back surgery.

There were seven minutes of stoppage time tacked on as the home team looked for an equalizer, but with assistant manager Juanma Lillo filling in for Guardiola, they were able to get the job done.

Champions City remain the only undefeated team after gaining another point, putting them two points clear of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, missed the game at Bramall Lane because he was recovering from back surgery.

There were seven minutes of stoppage time tacked on as the home team looked for an equalizer, but with assistant manager Juanma Lillo filling in for Guardiola, they were able to get the job done.

Champions City remain the only undefeated team after gaining another point, putting them two points clear of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, missed the game at Bramall Lane because he was recovering from back surgery.

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There were seven minutes of stoppage time tacked on as the home team looked for an equalizer, but with assistant manager Juanma Lillo filling in for Guardiola, they were able to get the job done.

Champions City remain the only undefeated team after gaining another point, putting them two points clear of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.

“We were able to get the tempo up and win the ball back much more quickly in the second half.” We were able to make use of the open areas produced by our increased frequency of ball re-possession. Before the first goal even went in, we had opportunities to score.

United, though, tied the game in the 85th minute when Jayden Bogle’s angled shot through the crowd and beyond City keeper Ederson capitalized on a defensive blunder by Kyle Walker’s failed backheel clearance.

United’s hopes of picking up their first point in the Premier League since their return were dashed when Rodri scored the game-winning goal, which was set up by Walker against his previous team.

Even though they have yet to earn a point in three games, United’s effort against last season’s triple winners was praised by the crowd.

Listen, I’d rather have the point made than praise. Defeating City requires a flawless performance, Heckingbottom joked.

Even though City possessed the ball frequently, we still felt we had some say over where it was played. Simply said, it rubs salt in the wounds.

Rodri

Rodri (Rodrigo Hernández Cascante) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team. He is known for his passing, tackles, strength, long shots, and work rate, and is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.

Rodri joined Manchester City in 2019 for a fee of £62.8 million, making him the club’s most expensive signing at the time. He has since made over 100 appearances for the club, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield, and the UEFA Champions League.

In the 2022-23 season, Rodri was named the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season after scoring the winning goal in the final against Inter Milan. He also helped Manchester City to win the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup, completing the continental treble.

Rodri is a graduate of the Atlético Madrid youth academy. He made his professional debut for the club in 2016, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club. In 2018, he joined Villarreal on loan, where he helped the club to win the UEFA Europa League.

Rodri has represented Spain at the U19, U21, and senior levels. He was part of the Spain squad that won the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He has also made 18 appearances for the senior team.

Rodri is a versatile player who can also play as a central midfielder or a holding midfielder. He is a key player for Manchester City and Spain, and is considered to be one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.

Here are some of Rodri’s notable achievements:

• UEFA Champions League Player of the Season (2022-23)
• Premier League champion (2021-22, 2022-23)
• FA Cup winner (2021-22)
• League Cup winner (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
• Community Shield winner (2019)
• UEFA Europa League winner (2018-19)
• UEFA European Under-21 Championship winner (2019)

Rodri is a talented and accomplished footballer who is still in his early twenties. He is sure to continue to be a key player for Manchester City and Spain for many years to come.