Defeating Watford, Manchester City Keep the Perfect Record in Premier League

DBasia.news – The winning track of Premier League defending champion, Manchester City, continues until the 15th-week of Premier League. The Citizens won 2-1 against Watford at Vicarage Road, Wednesday (5/12) by two goals from Riyad Mahrez and Leroy Sane.

With this result, City extended the unbeaten record in the Premier League to be 21 matches, the 15th times this season.

Since the beginning, Manchester City performed dominantly. Pep Guardiola squad dominated the ball and forced Watford to wait in their defense area.

Despite dominating the game, Manchester City faced a difficulty to penetrate Watford’s defense. City players did the passing with no serious threat.

City’s aggressive performance made Watford players seldom possessed the ball too long. City’s pressure also made Watford did a mistake, like in 11′ when Leroy Sane cut the passing from Roberto Pereyra.

Sana flexibly brought the ball to the penalty area. Luckily, Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster did a great saving.

Foster became the hero once again 7 minutes later. He countered Riyad Mahrez’s one-on-one effort.

Manchester City’s goal happened at 40′ by Sane. Riyad Mahrez’s cross passing welcomed by his tummy and he netted the ball.

There’s no more goal until the first half ended. The 1-0 score for Manchester City ended the first half.

City added a goal at 51′. Gabriel Jesus entered from the left side and crossed pass the ball for Mahrez in the right side.

At 69′, City almost added another goal. Unfortunately, Jesus failed to utilize the perfect passing from Mahrez. Jesus’ kick missed the goal.

Watford followed at 85′. Gerard Deulofeu stole the ball on the right side, crossed pass the ball continued by Abdoulaye Doucoure. His first touch was blocked by Kyle Walker, but it succeeded.

There is no more goal until the match ended. With the additional three points, Man City lead the Premier League table with 41 points from 15 matches.