Jack Grealish helped Manchester City end their four-match winless run with a 2-1 win over Luton in the Premier League on Sunday. In a match where they were trailing for a long time, the reigning champions finally found the resources to turn the tide and obtain a valuable victory.
Deprived of their star striker, Erling Haaland, injured, Pep Guardiola and his team struggled in the first half. It was finally Elijah Adebayo, from Luton, who opened the scoring shortly before the break, putting City in difficulty.
However, after wasting numerous chances, City’s players rallied in the second half and scored two goals in three minutes. Bernardo Silva first equalized before Jack Grealish scored the winning goal.
This victory ends a series of poor results for Manchester City, who had had two draws and a defeat before this meeting. This bad patch raised fears of a move away from the title race, especially since Liverpool had taken a seven-point lead at the top of the table with their victory the day before.
The victory allows Manchester City to reduce the gap with Liverpool to just four points, but they still have a lot of work to do if they hope to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Erling Haaland’s injury is also a major concern for Guardiola’s side. The player, who has scored 19 goals this season, was injured in the defeat to Aston Villa in midweek. His participation in upcoming matches may therefore be uncertain, which could impact the team’s performance during the busy holiday season.
Despite their lowly position in the table, Luton have proven to be a tough home team since their return to the Premier League after a 31-year absence. They have already managed to hold Liverpool and Arsenal to a draw at home, and they also put Manchester City in difficulty in this match.
City largely dominated the first half, but the lack of efficiency in front of goal ended up costing them dearly. The players multiplied the opportunities without succeeding in finding the net. It was only in the second half that City managed to reverse the trend thanks to goals from Silva and Grealish.
This victory is therefore a relief for Guardiola and his team, who narrowly escaped defeat. The challenge now for City will be to maintain their momentum and continue to challenge for the title.
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