City start the second half as they finished the first - confident in possession and looking to break whenever possible. It has been a great night for City so far but suddenly their lead looks very fragile. Old habits die hard, but the air of gloom among many City fans heading into this difficult season opener was astonishing. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. The English striker's clever flick gave Leicester the lead and he completed his hat trick with another penalty shortly after. We showed good composure and stayed calm and showed enough that we could cause them a problem. Mahrez wheeled away with a skip and a fist pump. Leicester’s low-lying, five-man defensive block had been breached within four minutes but even so, this would not be plain sailing for City. Many of the players on the pitch will remember all too well conceding so many late goals to Wolves last season. The performance understandably slowed down in the second half, with a Raul Jimenez header setting up a nervy finish, but City held on to win their first points of the season - capped off with a late Gabriel Jesus goal. “It has taken me 13 years to play that way. That setback - with its controversial climax and VAR-related grievances - coloured the rest of City’s season. Most occasions we deal with it well but a few occasions not so well. “It was a brilliant performance and result," Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers said. Kyle Walker’s foul on Vardy was clumsy and so too was City’s defending in transition. Wolves vs Man City highlights and reaction with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus. The 33-year-old is frontman of few touches in open play but those few touches are typically significant. bet on Wolves v Man City with the Betfair™ Exchange. This one was sublime. Having put his laces through the first, Vardy placed this second spot-kick hard and low into the corner. All the latest Man City news, transfer rumours, Premier League fixtures, live scores, match reaction, exclusives, features, pictures and videos - The Sun Follow below for post-game reaction from Molineux. It was a matter of time. Man City transfer news RECAP Ruben Dias to City and Nicolas Otamendi exit confirmed plus Rodri latest. We started to think we are playing bad. Adama Traore sends another ball in to an unmarked Jimenez, who just has to convert from six yards. Sergio Aguero, Ilkay Gundogan, and Aymeric Laporte were already confirmed to be out, and they were joined by Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, Aleks Zinchenko and Eric Garcia. Joao Moutinho and Pedro Neto off. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates after scoring to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Leicester. One warning came from Adama Traore, who beat Benjamin Mendy and Rodri on his right to put in a cross, but it was an easy take for Ederson. City took the lead in a dominant first half through Kevin de Bruyne, who won and took a penalty. Guardiola fumed inside his technical area when the decision came, but on a weekend of controversial calls, he could have no complaint with referee Michael Oliver. It all began so well for City, too. Man City dominated after taking an early lead but their game plan crumbled after Jamie Vardy netted a 37th-minute penalty. Yes the last week in training we didnt have to much time, because pre season has been all over the place. Manchester United fans left in stitches after Dortmund trolled over Jadon Sancho. A first-time, flicked backheel finish from only a couple of yards out diverted Timothy Castagne’s cross from the byline over a diving Ederson and in. Manchester City is playing next match on 24 Sep 2020 against Bournemouth in EFL Cup.When the match starts, you will be able to follow Manchester City v Bournemouth live score, standings, minute by minute updated live results and match statistics. (CNN)Jamie Vardy scored a hat trick as Leicester City thrashed Manchester City 5-2 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Having opened its 2020 Premier League campaign with a victory last Monday away at Wolverhampton Wanderers after a disappointing exit from last season's Champions League, Manchester City had hopes of continuing the winning start. 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Get real-time scores & schedule information for the Manchester City soccer team on FOX Sports. Perhaps that is why Guardiola is turning to the new face in Torres. I’m very much about attacking and being aggressive. James Justin’s headed clearance of an early Kevin De Bruyne corner only went as far as the edge of the penalty area, where Mahrez was waiting to feed on scraps. “They just wanted to defend and play on the counter-attack and in that position we have to be more calm. Mourinho gives thoughts on Newcastle draw, Vardy scores hat-trick as Leicester run riot against offbeat Man City, Man City vs Leicester result: Five things we learned as Jamie Vardy stuns Pep Guardiola’s side, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Rodgers’ approach appeared to have backfired when Riyad Mahrez established an early lead but from thereon, practically everything went wrong for the hosts and in worryingly predictable fashion. Vardy added to the two goals he scored against West Bromwich Albion on the opening weekend as he looks to back up a 2019-20 season which he ended as the league’s top scorer with 23 goals. The equaliser arrived via the penalty spot. MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jamie Vardy scored a hat trick containing two penalties as Leicester came from behind to stun hosts Manchester City in a wild 5-2 win and collect a third straight victory to open the Premier League season on Sunday. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images), Jamie Vardy tore holes through City's high defensive line, James Maddison and Youri Tielemans both got on the scoresheet. Ederson, once again, had no answer. Barely five minutes had passed at the start of the second half when Guardiola decided he had seen enough. That goal has prompted Pep Guardiola to call Ferran Torres to get ready. Manchester City were without a number of key players as they began their Premier League campaign at Wolves tonight with a hard-fought win. With more than half an hour remaining, a City response felt inevitable but Leicester would extend their lead first. It was the type of goal which City typically scored at their peak under Guardiola but it would now be their undoing. Guardiola looks dejected during the match against Leicester City. With Vardy substituted, Tielemans rubbed salt in the wounds as Leicester became the first Premier League side to ever score three penalties in one game. It did for them time and again during last year’s failed title defence. Props to the defensive midfielders because they kept it tight and I think we did really well. He isn't content with taking it to the corner as he fires under Patricio after De Bruyne won the ball back. It may have come against his former club but this goal was far too good for any muted celebrations. The more pessimistic branch of the Blues’ support - and they still have plenty of numbers - was certain their team would be an unassailable six points behind Liverpool with just one game played. Once again, they had been torn apart on a counter-attack. Vardy scores from the penalty spot against Manchester City. MANCHESTER, England (AP) Jamie Vardy scored a hat trick containing two penalties as Leicester came from behind to stun hosts Manchester City in a … Place a Both teams to Score? We told them at halftime they were playing good, try to be patient and the rest will be in our hands, but we were not strong enough to be stable and patient.”. Vardy, 33, duly converted it. And with a cobbled-together defence, seven players missing ill or injured, a subs’ bench packed out with kids and a last-minute change of plan after Ilkay Gundogan ’s positive Covid-19 test, it was hard to disagree with them. A sign of City's intent as we tick over into the last five minutes? Fernandinho, so impressive in the win at Molineux last Monday, had been repeatedly bypassed in midfield and was replaced by the 17-year-old Liam Delap, son of Rory and a debut goalscorer in Thursday’s EFL Cup victory over Bournemouth. Wolves vs Man City LIVE early team news, predicted starting XI plus goal and score updates. Gabriel Jesus collects a through ball from Kevin de Bruyne, opts to shift onto his right and shoot, but it's straight at Patricio from the edge of the area. It has taken me 13 years to play that way. Vardy scores 3, Leicester stuns Man City in wild 5-2 EPL win. The only comfort is that it is still early in the campaign but points were dropped in their first home outing last season, a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho was unable to help Borussia Dortmund defeat Augsburg at the weekend. MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jamie Vardy scored a hat trick containing two penalties as … Manchester City live score (and video online live stream*), team roster with season schedule and results. Incredibly, City conceded three spot-kicks in all and not one was a contentious handball. City XI : Ederson, Walker, Stones, Ake, Mendy, Rodrigo, Fernandinho (c), De Bruyne, Foden, Sterling, Jesus. The latest Manchester City news, views and transfer rumours from the M.E.N. Leicester became the first team to score three penalties in a single Premier League game, according to the league’s official statistics supplier, Opta. It was a sign of how unhappy Guardiola was with the performance, but it was just about to get much, much worse. Subs : Steffen, Torres, Mahrez, Otamendi, Delap, Doyle, Bernabe. Fast breaks collapsed at the feet of Harvey Barnes and James Justin but slowly and surely, Leicester were finding their way through. Exactly where City want it. Manchester City get their Premier League season underway at Molineux where they take on Wolves. We just tried to play with the ball, keep the ball, make it difficult. Riyad Mahrez, a former Leicester player, gave City the lead in the fourth minute with an impressive strike and Nathan Ake pulled a goal back in the 84th for City, who lacked a presence up front with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus missing. But with Kevin De Bruyne putting them ahead from the penalty spot, Phil Foden bagging the second, and Gabriel Jesus netting a late third, City came through, even though some of their old defensive issues came back to dog them as Wolves fought back. Russian footballer hit by lightning is back in training, RB Leipzig's US sensation Tyler Adams driven on by the 'sacrifices' of his family, Time Out: Cesc Fabregas on his career and racism in football, Black footballers too 'scared' to look at social media due to racist abuse, says Zaha, Rival EPL managers criticize Man City's overturned ban, READ: Rose Lavelle and Alex Morgan lead "American invasion" of English football, Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. Man City evening headlines with transfer latest and Liverpool FC apology to Blues. Nathan Ake has told SKy Sports he is delighted to have made a winning start to life at City: Yes of course we wanted to start strong, new season, Obviously, Wolves is a tough place to come so we're very happy with three points. How are City nerves then? But just four minutes later, the result was wrapped up as Tielemans scored Leicester's third penalty of the game after Maddison was pulled back by Benjamin Mendy. I always try to be positive but I need to think of other ways to get results in these games.”, More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The pace of Ferran Torres might stretch Wolves, with 25 minutes still to play. Wolves vs Man City LIVE early team news, predicted starting XI plus goal and score updates. Is Bruno Fernandes Manchester United's savior? Read Stuart Brennan's report from Molineux here. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. In fact, it is so well-established that Brendan Rodgers adapted his usual style of play in order to expose those limitations - fielding a back five and happily ceding possession. Jesus shoots towards the bottom corner and Patricio pushes it out for a corner. But I was very happy to make debut today and happy that we won. It came six days after City looked so assured in beating Wolverhampton 3-1 in its first match of the season, but Guardiola's team was picked off repeatedly on Sunday. So you have to have that mentality," Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers, "We fell behind to a brilliant finish. Rodgers said it was Leicester's best display since he took charge in February 2019. After that we tried to control the game. Maddison’s goal was the most spectacular of all seven though brutally simple. And Mahrez's right-footed finish into the top corner against his former side had the 2019 Premier League champions in the ascendancy. With no Sergio Aguero for at least a month and no Gabriel Jesus during that time frame either, there are few positives for City to take. 7, Slotted in seamlessly for his debut - not as prominent as Stones, but did well 7. "The main thing was getting the three points and we have done that with a great performance, it's only the start though we have got to keep going and show that consistently.". John Stones is recalled to partner the new boy in central defence. Keep on top of all of the Man United transfer rumours and breaking news including updates on Jadon Sancho and Andreas Pereira. “We have set up to infuriate them and it has worked a treat.". Welcome to mancity.com, online home of Premier League winners Manchester City FC. When they got the goal we had to stay strong and defensively good and we got tht in the end. Manchester City get their Premier League season underway at Molineux where they take on Wolves. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Fernandinho goes on a wander with the ball down the right, taking on two players in the process and getting a sight of goal from a tight angle. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. A Jamie Vardy hat-trick condemned the pre-season title favourites to an emphatic 5-2 home defeat as Leicester City moved to the top of the table themselves with a victory that will live long in their memory. Eric Garcia looked as though he would be one of the few City players to emerge with any credit, having done well to marshall Barnes during the first half, but then came an awkward and late challenge on Leicester’s goalscorer inside the penalty area. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Phil Foden doubled the lead as he converted a Raheem Sterling cut-back. Man City 2-5 Leicester: Brendan Rodgers’ side produced a brilliant performance to go top of the table. Manchester City get their Premier League season underway at … After cutting inside from the left flank unchallenged, the playmaker opened up his body and bent a shot towards the top right-hand corner. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. It did for them in Lisbon against Olympique Lyonnais. It was a concerning display by Pep Guardiola’s side, which was without a slew of other key players through injury and issues related to COVID-19, including Aymeric Laporte, Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan. A brief show of resistance came from Nathan Ake, heading in his first City goal from a corner, but Guardiola’s side would concede from the spot once more. All the latest Manchester City transfer rumours and gossip including an update on the future of Oleksandr Zinchenko. De Bruyne is never going to look like the fittest athlete in the squad but his football remains better than every single player he will come up against. One swing of his right boot was enough to produce the spectacular, the ball flying into the top left-hand corner. I think we played really well, obviously second half there's going to be stages where it's a little bit difficult because offensively they're really strong, but I think we played secure, we didn't take too many risks. Manchester City forward Janine Beckie has said the side have had to re-evaluate their ability to score goals ahead of their FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Leicester City on Sunday. But they were two up at Wolves last season, so will need to be professional to see this one out. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Get Man City scores for the Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup matches for our Men's Team. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Adama Traore sends a low ball into Podence, who turns and tries to pick out the top corner. We know he can get some distance on his kicks, and he sends it out for a throw by the corner flag. Jamie Vardy scored a hat trick as Leicester City thrashed Manchester City 5-2 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Rodri concedes a cheap free kick, perhaps harshly, but kicks the ball away to stop it being taken quickly. But the striker doesnt connect properly and the ball screws wide. The home of Manchester City on BBC Sport online. Steffen debuts, Delap scores as City advance in Carabao Cup Manchester City ousted Bournemouth in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. With Wolves growing in confidence, it might be the time to change things up for City. Pedro Neto advances into a shooting position with Rodri unable to stop him, but Nathan Ake slides in to stop the shot troubling Ederson. Rose Lavelle part of "American Invasion" into WSL, How Thierry Henry has lived racism in football, Lionel Messi and Barcelona: The highs and lows, United star Rashford forms taskforce to fight child food poverty, Angel City: The new women-led football team looking for a Hollywood ending, Champions League returns but not as you've seen it before. Ferran Torres, City's new no.21, is on for Raheem Sterling. Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira looks set to join Lazio in the coming days. Has Manchester City’s title challenge ended before it had even begun? Our Women's Team scores for the FAWSL, Continental Cup and UEFA Champions League Ederson just ushered his defenders upfield and opted to take a goal kick long. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? It was the softest of the three but still a correct decision. And we knew with only two weeks of training it's going to be hard and we played secure. Get the latest Man City news, injury updates, fixtures, player signings and much more right here. Follow for the latest Manchester City news throughout the day including the latest on Ruben Dias' immanent arrival. Benjamin Mendy was the guilty culprit on this occasion, brushing Maddison as he drifted along the edge of the area. Obviously second half they came out a little bit more and made it more difficult. James Maddison's long-range curled effort stretched the lead. Gabriel Jesus is miles offside, but hammers the ball past Patricio just incase. That should say everything about just how careless a performance this was from City, and just how much work Guardiola has to do. "To beat Man City you have to run like hell. Massive let off for City, who are being cut open by Wolves here. The Sky Sports crowd director thought it was in. Riyad Mahrez's thunderbolt opened the scoring in the first half but Vardy's first penalty of the afternoon leveled the scores just before halftime. If City see out this victory, they will become the first Premier League side to win ten consecutive opening fixtures. If Podence still had some work to do, Raul Jimenez has been given this one on a plate. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Manchester City get their Premier League season underway at … “We tweaked it tactically today, knowing when we got the ball and played through their press we would get a few chances and we stuck them all away,” Vardy said. I'm very much about attacking and being aggressive. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images), Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal from a penalty against Wolves, Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Sancho and Telles to Man Utd plus Pereira latest. The quartet all picked up injuries this week in training, City confirmed before kick off. [In the second half] they pressed us a little bit higher, they were more direct, they tried to get balls and crosses in the box. After its first two games of the season, Manchester City sits 13th in the Premier League table. It feels like City could do with a sub or two given Wolves have started to get a foothold in the game and trouble Stones and the backline, but in truth there is nobody that can control the midfield like Rodri and Fernandinho and City could do with every bit of nous they can muster against the wily Wolves. Three minutes later, Vardy had his hat-trick. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. City, who came second in the curtailed 2019-20 Women's Super League season, are sixth in the table after two games and have scored just two goals. It hits the stantion behind the goal and drops down into the (wrong side of the) side netting. Find all the results for the Manchester City teams for the 2018/19 season. The visitors soon settled down and not only began to frustrate City’s movement in the final third but started to construct menacing counter-attacks of their own. Still no sign of changes for City, but Ferran Torres has been warming up. Our Women's Team scores for the FAWSL, Continental Cup and UEFA Champions League View the latest comprehensive Manchester City FC match stats, along with a season by season archive, on the official website of the Premier League. And although Nathan Ake's header gave Pep Guardiola's side some hope, Youri Tielemans' late penalty secured Leicester's third win from its third game of the 2020 season and moved it to the top of the Premier League table. There were a few weird comments ahead of this season about Kevin De Bruyne’s shape based on limited pictures from training. Leicester's lead was further extended thanks to Maddison's curling, 25-yard strike into the top corner but Ake's first Manchester City goal offered it a glimmer of hope. City’s defense couldn’t handle the pace and movement of Vardy, who won two penalties — converting both of them — either side of a brilliant finish that saw him flick the ball home at the near post with a deft backheel. But they played - in the first half at least - with a menacing composure which ended up warning Liverpool that they won't have it all their own way this time. Vardy scores hat-trick as Leicester run riot against offbeat Man City Jamie Vardy. Man Utd have high hopes for Hannibal Mejbri but know he faces a pivotal season at reserve level first. Vardy’s pace was always going to be Leicester’s greatest threat but few expected the 33-year-old to plunder a hat-trick - including two from the penalty spot. I always try to be positive but I need to think of other ways to get results in these games.". 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