Manchester City took another step towards the Premier League title by claiming a convincing 2-0 win over Leicester City.
The game was much more one-sided than would have been expected, with the scoreline not really doing Pep Guardiola’s side justice. They dominated from start to finish and severely restricted Leicester at the other end. Ultimately, goals from Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus sealed the deal.
Sergio Aguero started in the first game since he announced he would be leaving Man City at the end of his contract. But it was another player with only a few months left on his deal who put the ball in the back of the net first.
Fernandinho was the surprise scorer when he thundered home from outside the box after five minutes. However, Aguero had been in an offside position when blocking Kasper Schmeichel’s view, so the goal was ruled out.
Aguero had a chance when the ball fell to him after Leicester lost possession near their own box. However, the striker swung at the ball wildly on the volley and sent it off target.
Next to go close was Kevin De Bruyne, who hit the woodwork directly from a free kick.
A further chance came when Riyad Mahrez slid through Jesus. However, the striker was unable to pick out Aguero for a tap in, as Schmeichel gathered his low cross.
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Leicester were yet to have a sniff and their opponents went close again when De Bruyne curled an effort wide. Shortly after, Jesus forced a save out of Schmeichel.
But the Foxes ended the half on a high note when Jamie Vardy rounded Ederson and slotted home. However, his goal was also ruled out for offside.
Man City pressure pays off
Leicester finally had their first official shot on target early in the second half. Youri Tielemans forced a save out of Ederson.
Tielemans had another go a few moments later, but Ruben Dias made a superb last-ditch block to prevent him.
Instead, it was Guardiola’s side who went in front. Schmeichel parried the ball away after an effort from Mahrez, but it fell to Mendy.
The left-back touched it past Marc Albrighton and smartly curled it home with his weaker right foot.
Benjamin Mendy opens the scoring with a well-taken finish and celebrates by giving Sergio Aguero a peck on the cheek!
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The lead was doubled in the 74th minute. De Bruyne slipped a through ball to Jesus, who gave it to Sterling. The winger then returned the favour, leaving Jesus with a simple finish.
Mahrez could then have made it three, but disappointingly fired wide after being set up by De Bruyne.
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Leicester were able to send on James Maddison after a recent injury lay-off. However, his first involvement showed some rust, as he failed to connect cleanly for an effort on goal.
In truth, any goal for Leicester would have been more than they deserved. Man City had well and truly played them off the park.
The Citizens remain on course to win the league title, while Leicester remain comfortable in third despite the defeat.
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