Manchester Citying On Top of the Premiership!

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Man City 1 - 0 Man Utd


How long does it take for a villain to become a hero? Not very long, because it seems like no time at all since Sven Goran Eriksson was getting the big stick as England's manager.


When Sven was appointed manager at City there were many doubters, but after a fine start to the season, with two wins already in the bag, they were starting to cheer. Surely their third match, against arch rivals Manchester United, would be a much sterner test. So it was, but again they triumphed and the cheers became a crescendo.


Manchester City are now sitting on top of the Premiership. Of course nobody expects them to be there at the end of the season, but if they were in the first six, what an achievement that would be. You don’t have to be a genius to realise that the best club managers, don’t always make the best national side bosses. Sven was a highly successful club manager, and if first, or third, impressions are anything to go by, he might just be the spark required to set the City of Manchester Stadium alight!


Of course United were without Ronaldo, Rooney and Saha, who were sorely missed. They did have Tevez who, despite a £35 million price tag, did not seem fully settled. Still it’s early days so give the man a chance!


Against the run of play, City went ahead after 31 minutes, when Brazilian midfielder Geovanni struck the ball home from twenty yards out. It took a slight deflection off Vidic, on its way to beating Van der Saar. Although United had an hour to get at least level, they failed to do so, and one goal was enough.


United pressed hard, had most of the possession, and did everything but get the ball in the back of the net. Kasper Schmeichel, son of legend Peter, was excellent in the City Goal. He was ably assisted by skipper Richard Dunne, and the 19 year old Micah Richards, who defended superbly.


After the game Sven admitted that United had most of the possession, and most of the shots. However, they didn't score and his team did. At this rate he could soon endear himself to the British public. In certain parts of Manchester at least!


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