JAKARTA - Manchester City had difficulty facing the host RB Leipzig in the Champions League Group G match. The defending champion was finally able to outperform his opponent 3-1 in a duel at the Red Bull Arena, Thursday, October 5 in the morning WIB. The victory which became Man City's valuable capital served Arsenal in the big match in the English Premier League.
Man City face a tough week. After visiting Leipzig headquarters, they will meet Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Sunday, October 8.
Luckily, Man City was able to pass the first test by beating Leipzig. Only, the Cityzens had to work hard before confirming the independence with three goals.
In that match, Man City started well when they took the lead through Phil Foden in the 25th minute. He finished a pass from Rico Lewis who changed the score to 1-0 which lasted until the first half ended.
However, Man City was then under pressure from Leipzig who tried to rise in the second half. The German Bundesliga club's efforts were not in vain.
The hosts finally equalized when Lois Openda fired a long-range shot into Man City's goal. Openda's goal was created in the 48th minute.
After a 1-1 draw, both teams struggled to score. However, Man City actually had several chances to add goals. Including the efforts of striker Erling Haaland who frustrated him because he could not break into Leipzig's goal.
Man City was only able to increase their advantage towards the end of the match. Julian Alvarez's collaboration in replacing Foden with Jeremy Doku successfully gave two goals.
In the 84th minute, Alvarez managed to turn things around by scoring a goal and changing the score to 2-1. A goal came after he received a pass from Doku.
Next, it was Doku's turn to strengthen Man City's lead in injury time. This time it was Alvarez who provided Doku with the bait so that Man City won 3-1.
The victory made Man City strengthen his position at the top of the standings with six points. Meanwhile, Leipzig is in second place.
The results from Germany also made Man City even more confident in facing Arsenal in domestic competitions. The duel will determine the position of the two teams in the standings.
Currently, Man City, who is in the top position, has 18 points. Arsenal, who is in third place.
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