DBasia.news – Manchester City’s winning streak has recahed 21. Manchester United is City’s next target.
The Man City vs Wolverhampton match in the continued Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Wednesday (3/3/2021) am, WIB, became a place for the Citizens to show their might. Having being ahead thanks to Leander Dendoncker’s own goal, City then conceded by Conor Coady’s goal.
However, City then ensured victory in the last 10 minutes of the match. Two goals from Gabriel Jesus and a goal from Riyad Mahrez sealed the three points for the hosts.
The result extended City’s winning streak. Pep Guardiola’s team has now won the last 21 consecutive matches in all competitions.
For Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s winning record doesn’t really matter. Guardiola’s focus now is the next match against MU at the Etihad Stadium, Sunday (7/3/2021).
“Manchester United. That’s what we think (at the moment),” Guardiola told BT Sport.
“The defending champions are Liverpool, the crown belongs to them. Now we are in the best position to remove them and we will try but they are the champions.”
“There are still 33 points up for grabs. Tomorrow our opponents will play, we have a day or two off and are ready to host Manchester United.”
“We received better results at Old Trafford than here. We realize how strong they are. This is an extraordinary opportunity to take a big step and we will try,” added Guardiola.
Thanks to the victory over Wolverhampton, Manchester City are has 65 points and are now at the top of the Premier League standings. They are 15 points ahead of Manchester United who will compete against Crystal Palace on Thursday (4/3/2021) am, WIB.