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Manchester City remained unbeaten at home in the Premier League in 2023 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over bottom club Sheffield United on Saturday, as they moved up to third spot to round off a memorable 2023.
City have moved above Arsenal into third place with 40 points from 19 games, two points behind leaders Liverpool and Aston Villa. The Blades remain bottom on nine points.
Goals by Rodri and Julian Alvarez either side of halftime barely did justice to City's dominance as they enjoyed 84 percent possession in a routine win that at times resembled a training session.
Phil Foden set up Rodri to open the scoring with a precise finish in the 14th minute and the England midfielder was instrumental in City's second goal just past the hour mark as his pass was tapped in by Alvarez.
Manchester City make a substitution during their Premier League clash with Sheffield United in Manchester, UK, December 30, 2023. /CFP
City, who had not won a league match at home since early November, never had to engage top gear as United defended deep and with great discipline to avoid a heavy loss.
While the points were welcome even more good news for City was the sight of key midfielder Kevin de Bruyne appearing on the bench, having been out since the opening game of the season.
Pep Guardiola's City side have hit unprecedented heights this year, claiming a treble including a first Champions League crown and last week becoming FIFA Club World Cup champions.
In truth a home victory over Sheffield United was tame by comparison, but after a wobble in form it seems City are back in the groove as they move into the second half of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest as misery mounted for Erik ten Hag's side, who struggle in seventh place on 31 points from 20 games after their 14th defeat this term in all competitions. The last time United had more losses in a season by the turn of the year was way back in 1930-31.
Wolverhampton Wanderers outclassed Everton 3-0 to extend their unbeaten run at home to eight games. Aston Villa earned a hard-fought 3-2 home victory over 10-man Burnley thanks to an 89th-minute penalty from Douglas Luiz.
(With input from Reuters)