© Reuters. Erling Haaland did not score and gave up his place at half-time. /Photo award on February 12, 2023/REUTERS/Phil Noble
by Edouard Guala (iDalgo)
The Cityzen left aside their current poor form to deliver a high level performance against Villa. Serious and diligent from the start of the game, the Etihad residents quickly opened the scoring through Rodri from a corner (1-0, 4′). Gundogan then Mahrez from the penalty spot also shook the net in the first act and allowed City to return to the locker room with a 3-goal lead. On the hour mark Ollie Watkins reduced the score anecdotally (3-1, 61′). It is successful with Pep Guardiola’s protégés to return to three points from Arsenal, which they will face on the next day of the championship.