Rúben Dias helped break the deadlock in tricky Man City v Sunderland clash | OneFootball

On the afternoon of last Saturday, December 6, Manchester City secured another victory in the Premier League by defeating Sunderland 3-0. On the citizens’ side, Pep Guardiola once again relied on the well-known former Benfica duo — Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva.

The center-back was partnered by Josko Gvardiol in the heart of the defense, while Bernardo Silva — just as he had against Leeds United — was once again an option in the English attack. However, the spotlight was on Rúben Dias, who thrilled the fans with a stunning goal.

Playing at home, the citizens started stronger and dominated the match, but without any effect on the scoreboard, as the solid defensive organization of the Black Cats prevented the first goal. In the 31st minute, Rúben Dias struck powerfully from outside the box, opening the scoring and sending the Etihad Stadium into raptures.

Still in the first half, the Manchester side didn’t need many more minutes to bring further joy to their fans. In the 34th minute, Gvardiol didn’t want to be outdone by the former Benfica player and also showcased his finishing skills. In the second half, the victory was sealed with a goal from Phil Foden in the 65th minute.

It turned out to be a happy afternoon for Manchester City, who saw Arsenal slip up on their visit to Aston Villa. With three more points added, Pep Guardiola’s men are now alone in second place with 31 points, just two points behind the Gunners.

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