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Late Rodri winner fires Man City to top of table
Sheffield Uniteds Vinicius Souza in action with Manchester Citys Julian Alvarez Soccer atBramall Lane, Sheffield, Britain August 27, 2023. — Reuters pic

SHEFFIELD, Aug 27 —Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win at Sheffield United today after Rodri scored a late winner to secure their third win of the season.

Erling Haaland, who missed a first-half penalty, opened the scoring for City just past the hour mark with a close-range header from a cross by Jack Grealish.

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Jayden Bogle made it 1-1 in the 85th minute when the hosts capitalised on a defensive error and he fired a shot past City keeper Ederson.

Champions City sealed the three points when Rodri powered a half-volley into the top corner in the 88th minute. — Reuters

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