Manchester United and Manchester City won narrow wins in the 29th week of the English Premier League 2018/2019 which took place on Saturday (2/3).
Man United, who host Southampton at Old Trafford Stadium, are trying to score quickly. After two chances of Lukaku in the third and fifth minutes, Southampton tried to come out to attack.
Southampton’s attack in the 25th minute, which began from the race for the ball in the area of the Man United’s game was not wasted by Yan Valery. The Southampton midfielder fired hard from outside the penalty box which David de Gea could not blocked.
Southampton’s superior looked confident in facing Man United who tried hard to score the equalizing goal that was not created until the first half finished.
Man United’s attack continued in the second half. Despite having faced threats in the early minutes of the second half, the hosts then got a golden opportunity when the game went on seven minutes through Marcus Rashford’s header which was just wide.
A minute later Man United equalized thanks to Andreas Pereira’s precise shot from outside the penalty box which made the ball hit the left corner of the Southampton goal.
Entering the 59th minute Lukaku led Man United to the lead. Receiving a pass from Pereira, the Belgian made a feint to trick the Southampton player before releasing a kick that drove the ball horizontally towards the far post.
Score returned to draw when the game entered the 75th minute. James Ward-Prowse’s free kick to the right side of the goal makes De Gea helpless. Score back 2-2 draw
One minute before normal time was over, Lukaku fired accurately after receiving feedback from Fred. Kick that directs the ball to the left corner of the goal is not able to reach by Gunn.
In extra time, Man United had a chance through the spot after Rashford was dropped by Stuart Armstrong. But Pogba’s execution was foiled by Gunn. A score of 3-2 is the final result of the match. Man United also crawled to fourth in the standings with 58 points or one point ahead of Arsenal.
Man City Wins at Bournemouth Cage
At the Vitality Stadium, Man City dominated possession since the referee blew the whistle as the match began.
The Citizens attack came in waves through Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Ilkay Guendogan, Kevin de Bruyne, and David Silva. The host can’t do much and is busy surviving. Goalkeeper Artur Boruc was on duty with pressure for pressure.
Not only forwards or midfielders, Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi also released a threat to Bournemouth’s goal. But there was no goal that could be produced by Pep Guardiola’s squad until halftime.
The defending champion can only score when the second half runs 10 minutes. A situation of turmoil in the Bournemouth penalty box was completed by Riyad Mahrez who had just arrived at the end of the first half replacing De Bruyne.
After conceding the new Bournemouth dared to come out attacking, but the Cherries’ efforts encountered obstacles.
In the 77th minute Man City had the opportunity to double the advantage. Facing one on one with Boruc, Sterling released a pass to Mahrez who failed to make the ball nestled in the Bournemouth goal.
Towards the final minutes of the match, Manchester Blue again got a chance that failed to bear fruit. Man City finally had to settle for a one goal difference.
