Manchester City routs Southampton in a dominant performance
Manchester City completely dominated Southampton at the Etihad Stadium, securing a resounding 4-0 victory. The match was marked by the home team’s superiority, controlling the ball and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 5th minute, receiving a pass from Matheus Nunes to score a high-quality goal. The Norwegian striker was unstoppable, leading the City’s attack.
Southampton, on the other hand, was outmatched from the start and failed to pose any real threat in the opponent’s area. City’s defense was impenetrable, and goalkeeper Ederson didn’t have to intervene too many times.
Manchester City’s dominance was reflected in the statistics. The home team had 58% possession of the ball, made 22 shots, 8 of them on target, and earned a total of 12 corners. Despite their superiority, City only received one yellow card.
Southampton, in turn, only managed 42% possession and made only 5 shots, 2 of them on target. The visiting team received a total of 3 yellow cards.
Ultimately, Manchester City showcased their power and decisively defeated Southampton, adding three crucial points in the Premier League.
Substitutions southampton: at minute 46 A. Armstrong came in and T. Dibling went out., at minute 60 J. Aribo came in and A. Lallana went out., at minute 77 J. Bree came in and R. Manning went out., at minute 87 P. Onuachu came in and C. Archer went out., at minute 87 K. Sulemana came in and F. Downes went out.
Substitutions manchester city: at minute 86 I. Gundogan came in and M. Nunes went out., at minute 90 J. Stones came in and R. Lewis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manchester City
Southampton
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