Manchester City achieved their third consecutive victory, defeating their host Sheffield United 2-1 thanks to a late goal, allowing the reigning champions to top the Premier League standings on Sunday. City nearly stumbled against Sheffield when their player, Gaidan Bogle, equalized in the 85th minute, making it 1-1 for the home team. However, midfielder Rodri scored the winning goal for City with a stunning shot just three minutes later. Erling Haaland, who missed a penalty in the first half, had earlier given City the lead with a header shortly after the hour mark.
Gaidan Bogle equalized for the hosts in the 85th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Kyle Walker and firing the ball past goalkeeper Ederson. Just when Sheffield seemed close to earning their first point since returning to the Premier League, they suffered the blow of conceding a dramatic goal from Rodri. City manager Pep Guardiola did not appear on the sidelines after undergoing surgery, but the team performed well despite seven minutes of added time. Sheffield remains in 17th place without any points from three matches. City now has nine points from three games, two points ahead of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal, while Sheffield remains without points.
