Xinhua News Agency, London, October 6 (Reporter Zhang Wei) Manchester City, who is trying to catch up with the "leader" Liverpool , and Manchester United html, which is struggling to turn around, both lost in the Premier League field on the 26th. The two top teams from London, Arsenal, , and Chelsea, won home and away respectively. In the standings, Manchester City is 8 points behind Liverpool, which has won eight consecutive victories, while Arsenal is only 1 point less than Manchester City.
On October 6, Manchester City player Silva (former) shot in the game. On the same day, in the eighth round of the 2019-2020 Premier League season, Manchester City lost to Wolves 0-2 at home. Xinhua News Agency/Reuters
Manchester City and Wolves, who visited that day, both experienced European battles this week. The difference is that Wolves went to Türkiye to participate in the Europa League , while Manchester City experienced the Champions League at home. In addition, Wolves have two days off less than Manchester City.
However, the poor defense of the defending champions on the day cost them. After missing many opportunities, Traore finally made a calm shot in the middle of the penalty area in the 80th minute, breaking the deadlock on the court. In the final stoppage time, the Wolves once again made a quick counterattack. Traore scored one-on-one goalkeeper after the half-time, freezing the score at 2:0.
Manchester City coach Guardiola admitted that the gap between them and Liverpool is indeed very big, "but it's only October, and there are still many games to play."
And for Wolves, it was a wonderful week. They first defeated Besiktas 1-0 away from home with a stoppage kill, and now they have won their first away victory against Manchester City in England's top league in 40 years. The Wolves are currently ranked 11th in the Premier League with 10 points.
On October 6, Newcastle United player Almiron (left) competed with Manchester United player Ashley Young in the game. On the same day, in the eighth round of the 2019-2020 Premier League season, Manchester United lost to Newcastle United 0-1 away. Xinhua News Agency/Reuters
Manchester United, in poor condition, faces Newcastle United, who is in the relegation zone away, and still cannot find the inspiration for the goal. Instead, it allowed the opponent's 19-year-old young player Longstaff to score a goal in the 72nd minute. After winning 1:0, the "Magpie" flew out of the relegation zone and ranked 16th with 8 points. Manchester United has only 9 points, ranking 12th.
On the same day at the Emirates Stadium, David Luis scored the only goal in the game in the ninth minute, and Arsenal won 1:0 at home with Bournemouth . As a result, Arsenal rose to third in the standings with 15 points, only one point behind Manchester City, which ranked second. Chelsea, coached by Lampard, also scored 3 points. They beat Southampton 4-1 away, and scored 14 points like fourth place Leicester City .
Text editor: Ding Wenxian
New media editor: Wang Jingyu
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