Liverpool entertains as EPL's top 3 all win to stay close
Only two points separate Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the Premier LeagueDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAN. CITY 7-2-3 · 2ND IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-2-3 · 2ND IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Aston Villa v. Manchester City ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/1/2021
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Gerrard can't do Liverpool a favor as Villa loses to City
Liverpool great Steven Gerrard couldn’t do his old club a favorDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ferran Torres to Barcelona: Would Manchester City really sell in January? The Blaugrana are keen to bring the Ferran Torres back to Spain, and the player is open to the deal too, but that does not make it a foregon...
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Chelsea beats Watford 2-1 to stay top of Premier League
Chelsea stayed top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Watford in a match that was halted for 32 minutes in the first half after a spectator suffered cardiac arrestDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ollie Watkins halves Aston Villa deficit v. Manchester City ' Premier League
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Bernardo Silva stunner makes it 2-0 for Manchester City v. Aston Villa ' Premier League
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ruben Dias strikes first for Manchester City v. Aston Villa ' Premier League
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ruben Dias - Opens the scoring Dias scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), blocking a shot, making two interceptions, a tackle and four clearances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Dias found the back of the net in the 27th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while leading City in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the win.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raheem Sterling - First league assist Sterling had an assist while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating five chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Sterling set up Ruben Dias in the 27th minute helping to open the scoring in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker while his five chances created led City in the win.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ederson - Beaten once on Wednesday Ederson allowed a goal while making two saves during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Ederson allowed a goal just after halftime but was otherwise good as City picked up all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed eight goals in 13 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 17.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riyad Mahrez - Whips in eight crosses Mahrez took two shots (one on goal), crossed eight times (one accurate) and created three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Mahrez was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on Wednesday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while leading City with eight crosses in the win.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Cancelo - Two shots in win over Villa Cancelo took two shots (one on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Cancelo was a part of the City back four that conceded just once on Wednesday. The fullback's two shots tied for the second highest amount on the team in the win.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Jesus - Assists with lone chance created Jesus had an assist with his lone chance created while taking six shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Jesus set up Bernardo Silva in the 41st minute assisting what would be the game winning goal for City. The assist was the sixth of the season for the forward while his six shots led City in the win.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bernardo Silva - Scores with lone shot Silva scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Silva found the back of the net in the 41st minute scoring what would end up being the game winning goal for City. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Grealish - On bench against Villa Grealish (undisclosed) will be a reserve option versus Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Impact Prior to getting hurt, Grealish had started all 13 of his appearances for the club, in which he recorded two goals on 22 shots (nine on target), three assists, 20 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners. Still, with a hectic schedule in December, including Tuesday's UCL clash, the Citizens will likely have to heavily rotate the squad, especially for players returning from injury like Grealish.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden - Available as substitute Foden (undisclosed) was named to the match-day squad versus Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Impact After missing the club's previous two matches due to his undisclosed injury, Foden will ease his way back into action as a substitute Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, the forward should get plenty of opportunities to start during the club's busy December schedule, possibly as early as Saturday's clash with Watford.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin De Bruyne - Still unavailable Wednesday De Bruyne (illness) will be sidelined for Wednesday's clash with Aston Villa.
Impact De Bruyne will be out of action for his fourth consecutive clash following his positive COVID-19 test. Even if the midfielder can return to training ahead of Saturday's matchup with Watford, he figures to be a long shot for the starting XI given his extended layoff.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Mewis traded to Kansas City from North Carolina
The Kansas City Current have acquired midfielder Sam Mewis from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for defender Kiki Pickett and a first-round pick in the upcoming National Wom...NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool primed to pile on misery for Everton
Liverpool looks primed to pile on the misery for local rival Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison ParkNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jailed youth coach denies Man City link in sexual abuse case
A former soccer coach serving a 34-year prison term for sexually abusing boys has denied being linked to Manchester City during the 1980s after eight men who say he abused them mad...NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bayern Munich set to play in empty stadium over coronavirus
Bayern Munich will likely host Barcelona without spectators in the Champions League next week as the state governor says he will demand sports events in empty stadiumsNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jack Grealish - Late test to face former team Grealish (undisclosed) is considered a late test for Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact It's unfortunate for Grealish that he can't be healthy for a trip to his former stadium. He returned to limited training Tuesday and that won't be enough to get the start, though there's a slight chance he could be on the bench Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden - Could be option Wednesday Foden (undisclosed) could be an option off the bench for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact Foden was thought to be an option Sunday, but he missed his second-straight match with an undisclosed injury. Even if ready Wednesday, it doesn't sound like he'll be ready to start just yet.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
John Stones - Getting more starts Stones was on a run of four-straight starts before staying on the bench in the win against West Ham.
Impact Stones looks to have found his role and form again after Ayermic Laporte took his spot early in the season. With Ruben Dias the No. 1 center-back, it may be a battle between Laporte and Stones the rest of the season.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
