Man City cruise to 2-0 victory against Sheffield United

 

anchester City capped off a remarkable year with a comfortable 2-0 victory over bottom club Sheffield United on Saturday. The win saw City end a run of three successive Premier League home draws and keep their title challenge firmly on track.

Rodri and Julian Alvarez were the scorers for City, with the Spaniard heading home from a corner in the first half before the young Argentine striker added a second late on.

It was a dominant performance from Pep Guardiola's side, who enjoyed 84% possession and barely gave Sheffield United a look in. The Blades remain rooted to the bottom of the table, while City move up to second place, just six points behind leaders Arsenal.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the match:

• City's midfield dominance was key to their victory. Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne controlled the tempo of the game and dictated the play throughout.
• Julian Alvarez continued his impressive form with another goal. The young striker has now scored in four of his last five Premier League games.
• Sheffield United defended resolutely but ultimately lacked the quality to trouble City. The Blades have now lost their last seven Premier League games.

Overall, it was a comfortable win for City, who will be hoping to build on this momentum in the second half of the season. Sheffield United, on the other hand, face a real battle to stay up.