Manchester City don make am nine-games unbeaten across all competitions as dem brush Villarreal comot for road on Tuesday night, collect solid 2-0 win for Champions League. Pep boys no even allow Villarreal breathe for first half, as Erling Haaland and captain Bernardo Silva both find net to give City two-goal lead before halftime.
Second half come balance small as Villarreal try show life, but City defence still solid. Dem hold their clean sheet tight, control tempo, and carry three points waka commot with confidence. Another statement performance from the Champions League holders wey just dey remind everybody say dem no ready to slow down.
TPB VERDICT
Man City deserve this win die. The first 45 minutes na pure masterclass — dem no even allow Villarreal breathe or move ball pass halfway line well. Only two shots Villarreal manage take, while City just dey pepper dem up front, take five shots and convert two.
Pep go still get small worry sha, because Villarreal show small wahala for second half — dem begin find space and run through middle, something City go need fix before tougher games show. But overall, this one na cruise win, and dem still collect clean sheet join.
The biggest positive still be Haaland again — the guy no dey tire. Na him 12th consecutive match with goal, and he don score 24 goals this season for both club and country. Madness!
VILLARREAL VS MANCHESTER CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Erling Haaland Goal vs Villarreal (17th min, Villarreal 0-1 Manchester City)
City don lead! Who else if no be Haaland. Ball enter wing where Savinho dey, he send am to Rico Lewis wey burst enter box. Lewis cut cross go near post, Haaland don position sharp — one-time finish with right foot, boom, net scatter. Keeper Luiz Junior no even see am well.
Bernardo Silva Goal vs Villarreal (40th min, Villarreal 0-2 Manchester City)
City double am! Savinho carry ball enter box gently, eye dem defenders, then lift fine cross go centre. Silva dey wait like sniper — plant header straight into bottom right corner. 2-0, and City just dey make everything look easy.
MAN OF THE MATCH – SAVINHO
Plenty players show class, but na Savinho own performance burst everywhere. The Brazilian boy torment Villarreal backline from start to finish. Na him start both goals — he give the pass wey lead to Lewis cross for Haaland opener, then cross perfect one for Silva header. That’s two direct involvements for both goals.
He create four chances (na highest for the match), complete five dribbles, and just dey everywhere like breeze. The future bright for am if he continue like this.
VILLARREAL VS MANCHESTER CITY MATCH STATS
Possession: Villarreal 34% – 66% Manchester City
Shots: Villarreal 11 – 10 Manchester City
Shots on Target: Villarreal 2 – 6 Manchester City
Corners: Villarreal 1 – 3 Manchester City
Fouls: Villarreal 17 – 15 Manchester City
BEST STATS
– Haaland don score in 12 straight matches for club and country.
– Savinho na the player with the most successful dribbles (5).
– Manchester City keep 4th straight clean sheet in all competitions.
– Villarreal never win any of their last 4 matches (2 draws, 2 losses).
WHAT NEXT?
Villarreal go hope say dem fit finally break their winless run when dem face Valencia for Mestalla Stadium on Saturday for La Liga. As for Manchester City, dem go wan make am 10 games unbeaten when dem face Aston Villa for Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
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