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Premier League, 34-round, regular season, 23.04.2022 10:00

Finished
O. Zinchenko
4'
K. De Bruyne
23'
28'
E. Dennis
G. Jesus
34'
43'
49'
K. De Bruyne
53'
Statistics
xG
3.68
 
 
 
0.43
Shots
21
 
 
 
5
Shots on target
8
 
 
 
2
Shots Blocked
6
 
 
 
1
Saves
1
 
 
 
3
Possession %
74
 
 
 
26
Corner
11
 
 
 
4
Fouls
9
 
 
 
7
Offsides
0
 
 
 
2
Yellow cards
1
 
 
 
0
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Attacks
125
 
 
 
58
Attacks (Dangerous)
63
 
 
 
20
Pass
701
 
 
 
247
Pass percentage %
88
 
 
 
73
Free Kicks
8
 
 
 
8
Throw Ins
13
 
 
 
12
Crosses
19
 
 
 
8
Tackles
25
 
 
 
10
 98% (1097)  1% (10)  1% (7)
Match preview
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Match Events

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90+4
 
Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
 
90+4
 
Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
 
90+4
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
90+4
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Watford: 26%.
 
90+3
 
A shot by Jack Grealish is blocked
 
90+3
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
90+2
 
Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joao Pedro
 
90+2
 
Danger averted there as Moussa Sissoko from Watford clears the danger with a good tackle
 
90+2
 
Manchester City start a counter attack
 
90+1
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
90+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
90
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
90
 
Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
90
 
Fernandinho from Manchester City swings a cross into the box...
 
90
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Watford: 27%.
 
89
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
89
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
88
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
88
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
87
 
Good effort by Jack Grealish as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
87
 
Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
87
 
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
87
 
Great skill from Raheem Sterling as he dribbles past his opponents
 
86
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
86
 
Joao Cancelo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
86
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
85
 
Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
 
85
 
A shot by Moussa Sissoko is blocked
 
85
 
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
 
85
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Watford: 26%.
 
84
 
Riyad Mahrez is penalised for pushing Tom Cleverley
 
84
 
Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
 
84
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Joao Cancelo from Manchester City ...
 
83
 
Jack Grealish from Manchester City sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
 
83
 
Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
 
82
 
What a miss! Joao Pedro has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
 
82
 
Emmanuel Dennis crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
82
 
The referee signals a free kick as Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City trips Jeremy Ngakia
 
81
 
Watford are trying to create something here.
 
81
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
80
 
Danger averted there as Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
 
80
 
Watford start a counter attack
 
80
 
Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
80
 
Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
80
 
Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
80
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Watford: 26%.
 
79
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
78
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
78
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
77
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
77
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
77
 
Jeremy Ngakia relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
77
 
Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
 
76
 
The referee signals a free kick as Tom Cleverley from Watford trips Jack Grealish
 
76
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
75
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Watford: 26%.
 
75
Imran Louza is leaving the field to be replaced by Edo Kayembe in a tactical substitution.
 
75
 
The ref blows his whistle. Fernandinho charged Tom Cleverley from behind and it's a free-kick
 
74
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
74
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
73
 
Jeremy Ngakia relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
73
 
Fernandinho puts in a cross...
 
73
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
73
 
Emmanuel Dennis relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
72
 
Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
 
72
 
A shot by Gabriel Jesus is blocked
 
72
 
Great skill from Gabriel Jesus as he dribbles past his opponents
 
72
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
71
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
71
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
71
Rodri is leaving the field to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez in a tactical substitution.
 
70
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Watford: 27%.
 
69
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
69
 
Imran Louza comes back onto the field.
 
69
 
The match resumes with a drop ball
 
68
Ismaila Sarr is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
 
68
Samir is leaving the field to be replaced by Craig Cathcart in a tactical substitution.
 
68
 
Imran Louza from Watford is leaving the pitch because his nose is bleeding.
 
68
 
Imran Louza is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
67
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
67
 
Today's attendance is 53013
 
66
 
Fernandinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
66
 
Jeremy Ngakia puts in a dangerous cross...
 
66
 
Imran Louza from Watford takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
66
 
Jeremy Ngakia from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
65
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
65
 
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
65
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 74%, Watford: 26%.
 
65
 
Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
64
 
Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
 
64
 
Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
64
 
Joao Cancelo puts in a dangerous cross...
 
64
 
The match resumes with a drop ball
 
63
Aymeric Laporte is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Ake in a tactical substitution.
 
63
 
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
 
62
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
61
 
Good effort by Emmanuel Dennis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
61
 
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
61
 
Could be a good chance here as Imran Louza from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
61
 
Jack Grealish from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
61
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
61
 
Rodri from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
 
60
 
Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
 
60
 
Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
60
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
60
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Watford: 27%.
 
59
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
59
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
58
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
58
 
Jeremy Ngakia relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
58
 
Fernandinho delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
58
 
Watford has resigned and is just waiting for the referee to finish the match.
 
57
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
57
Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilkay Gundogan in a tactical substitution.
 
56
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
55
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
55
 
Fernandinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
55
 
Imran Louza crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
55
 
The referee signals a free kick as Fernandinho from Manchester City trips Tom Cleverley
 
55
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Watford: 28%.
 
54
 
A wonderful team goal!
 
53
 
Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for the goal.
 
53
G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus scores with the right foot!
 
53
 
Some neat football here as Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City plays a 1-2 with Kevin De Bruyne.
 
53
 
Manchester City start a counter attack
 
53
 
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
52
 
Ismaila Sarr relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
52
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
 
52
 
Imran Louza clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
51
 
Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
 
51
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
51
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
50
 
The game is restarted
 
50
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Watford: 29%.
 
50
 
The play is stopped because of some technical problems.
 
49
 
That’s the third goal by Gabriel Jesus. He walks off with the ball as a reminder of his glorious hattrick.
 
49
G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Ben Foster chose the wrong side.
 
48
 
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Manchester City!
 
47
 
VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
 
46
 
PENALTY - Ben Foster from Watford concedes a penalty for tripping Gabriel Jesus.
 
46
 
CHANCE! Gabriel Jesus finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
 
46
 
Hassane Kamara could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+3
 
Manchester City has been the better team in this half
 
45+3
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+3
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Watford: 28%.
 
45+2
 
Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
 
45+2
 
Ismaila Sarr goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
 
45+2
 
Kevin De Bruyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
45+2
 
Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
 
45+1
 
Ruben Dias clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
45+1
 
Watford start a counter attack
 
45+1
 
Raheem Sterling from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
45+1
 
Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
45+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
45
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
45
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Watford: 28%.
 
44
 
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford is ruled offside
 
44
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
43
Joao Cancelo is shown a yellow card by the referee
 
43
 
Reckless challenge there. Joao Cancelo commits a rough foul on Tom Cleverley
 
43
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
42
 
Fernandinho from Manchester City crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
42
 
The referee signals a free kick as Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City trips Ismaila Sarr
 
41
 
Fernandinho from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
41
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
40
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
40
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Watford: 24%.
 
40
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
39
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
39
 
Moussa Sissoko from Watford crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
39
 
Watford start a counter attack
 
39
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
38
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
38
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
37
 
How did he miss that? Raheem Sterling has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
 
37
 
Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
37
 
Samir could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
36
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
36
 
The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City trips Emmanuel Dennis
 
35
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
35
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Watford: 22%.
 
35
 
A great goal by Rodri
 
34
 
Gabriel Jesus provided the assist for the goal.
 
34
G O O O A A A L - Rodri from Manchester City beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
 
34
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
34
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
34
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
33
 
Ismaila Sarr from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rodri
 
33
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
32
 
Gabriel Jesus fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
32
 
Fernandinho from Manchester City heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
 
32
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
 
32
 
Samir clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
32
 
Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City swings a cross into the box...
 
31
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
31
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
30
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Watford: 23%.
 
30
 
The referee signals a free kick as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City trips Emmanuel Dennis
 
29
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
29
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
28
 
With the goal, Watford have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
 
28
 
Emmanuel Dennis provided the assist for the goal.
 
28
G O O O A A A L - Hassane Kamara scores with the left foot!
 
28
 
Could be a good chance here as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
27
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
26
 
Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
26
 
Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
26
 
Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
26
 
Kevin De Bruyne crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
25
 
Jeremy Ngakia from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raheem Sterling
 
25
 
Kevin De Bruyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
25
 
Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
 
25
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 82%, Watford: 18%.
 
25
 
Kevin De Bruyne clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
25
 
Moussa Sissoko from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
24
 
Watford are in control of the ball.
 
23
 
Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for the goal.
 
23
G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus Manchester City scores with a header.
 
23
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City puts in a great cross...
 
23
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
22
 
Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
 
22
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Raheem Sterling from Manchester City ...
 
22
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
21
 
The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Gabriel Jesus
 
21
 
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
21
 
The game is restarted
 
20
 
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
 
20
 
Reckless challenge there. Moussa Sissoko commits a rough foul on Fernandinho
 
20
 
Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
20
 
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
20
 
Great skill from Emmanuel Dennis as he dribbles past his opponents
 
20
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 84%, Watford: 16%.
 
20
 
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
19
 
Goal kick for Watford
 
19
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
 
18
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
18
 
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
 
18
 
Rodri of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
18
 
Jack Grealish of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
18
 
Raheem Sterling from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
18
 
Joao Cancelo from Manchester City makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
 
18
 
The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
 
17
 
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
17
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
16
 
Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
16
 
Raheem Sterling from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
15
 
That looked a fine chance. Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
 
15
 
Joao Cancelo releases a shot, it's parried by Ben Foster but he can't hold onto it...
 
15
 
Could be a good chance here as Fernandinho from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
15
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 81%, Watford: 19%.
 
14
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
14
 
Jack Grealish from Manchester City makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
 
14
 
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
 
13
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
13
 
Hassane Kamara from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
13
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
12
 
Danger averted there as Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
 
12
 
Emmanuel Dennis from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
12
 
Watford start a counter attack
 
12
 
Joao Cancelo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
12
 
Joshua King relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
12
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
 
11
 
Imran Louza clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
11
 
Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
11
 
Fernandinho goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
 
11
 
A shot by Rodri is blocked
 
11
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
10
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
10
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
10
 
Joshua King clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
10
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
 
10
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Watford: 22%.
 
10
 
Joao Cancelo from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
10
 
Rodri delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
9
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
8
 
Good effort by Fernandinho as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
8
 
Could be a good chance here as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
8
 
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
 
7
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
7
 
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
7
 
Emmanuel Dennis relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
6
 
Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
 
6
 
Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
6
 
Could be a good chance here as Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
6
 
Joshua King is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish
 
5
 
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
 
5
 
Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Watford: 43%.
 
5
 
Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
 
4
 
Oleksandr Zinchenko provided the assist for the goal.
 
4
G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus scores with the right foot!
 
4
 
Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
4
 
Joao Cancelo from Manchester City crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
4
 
Ismaila Sarr comes back onto the field.
 
3
 
The game is restarted
 
3
 
Ismaila Sarr is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
2
 
Ismaila Sarr is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
2
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
2
 
Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside
 
2
 
Could be a good chance here as Moussa Sissoko from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
1
 
Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
1
 
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
 
1
 
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
 
1
 
Manchester City kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Welcome to Etihad Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
 
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