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Manuel Pellegrini's side continued their 100% record in all competitions in the month of September. Games in the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Capital One Cup were all won with the majority of the goals scored by Sergio Aguero whilst winger Bruma scored on his debut.
On the 1st of September, Manchester City travelled to Carrow Road to face Norwich City. Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero crossed for Jack Rodwell who nodded home after just 8 minutes to give Pellegrini's side the lead. Just three minutes after half-time, midfielder Yaya Toure crossed for Rodwell to head home his second of the game. In the 83rd minute, a loose ball in the box was stabbed home by striker Aguero to give him his seventh goal in three games. Two minutes from time, Norwich City grabbed a consolation goal after Andrew Surman headed home to end the scoring at 3-1 in Manchester City's favour.
On the 15th of September, Hull City arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the fourth league game of the season. Pellegrini chose to rest several key players due to the upcoming midweek game in the UEFA Champions League. On the stroke of half-time, striker Sergio Aguero back-heeled into the path of explosive midfielder Yaya Toure who smashed home to give The Citizens the lead. In the 70th minute, full-back Maicon crossed for Andre Ayew to head home. Just three minutes from time, Ayew slipped in Aguero to smash home and secure the 3-0 win for Manchester City.
Three days later, on the 18th of September, Benfica arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the first UEFA Champions League Group Stage game. A strong Manchester City side started - with young winger Bruma given his debut. In the 12th minute, 17-year-old Bruma smashed home on his debut to give City the lead. Ten minutes later, a free-kick crossed in by Aranguiz was met by Lima who equalised for Benfica. In the 33rd minute, Navas crossed from the byline and Ghanaian midfielder Ayew nodded home to restore City's lead. Bruma's cutback was then knocked home by Yaya Toure on the stroke of half-time to double City's lead. In the 82nd minute, City scored their fourth. A ball played in by Gael Clichy was cleverly touched home by Sergio Aguero. A minute from time, Lopez's header made it 4-2 as City ran out winners.
On the 22nd of September, Everton travelled to the Etihad Stadium to face a second-string Manchester City side. Captain Vincent Kompany headed City into the lead from David Silva's corner in the 28th minute. In the 92nd minute, Sergio Aguero scored once again thanks to a smart through ball from David Silva to give Manchester City the 2-0 win.
On the 26th of September, West Ham United played host to City in the 3rd Round of the Capital One Cup. A mix of experience and youth started under Pellegrini who chose not to start top scorer Sergio Aguero. On the hour mark, young winger Bruma cut inside and played the ball to Spanish midfielder Thiago who's curling strike found the back of the net to give City the lead. In the 80th minute, Jesus Navas' corner found centre-back Nastasic who headed home to give City the 2-0 victory and secure their place in the 4th Round where they will face Bolton Wanderers.
On the 29th of September, Manchester City travelled to the Emirates Stadium to face a strong Arsenal side. Midfielder Santi Cazorla, who played under Pellegrini at Malaga, showed his class in the 42nd minute as he smartly struck home from 25 yards to give Arsenal the lead. On the hour mark, Ghanaian midfielder Andre Ayew cutback for Sergio Aguero to stab home from 7 yards to level the score. In the 78th minute, a pacy break away by Manchester City saw Toure cross for Aguero who scored his second of the game and secure the 2-1 victory for Manchester City.
Scores:
Norwich City 1-3 Manchester City (Barclays Premier League)
Manchester City 3-0 Hull City (Barclays Premier League)
Manchester City 4-2 Benfica (UEFA Champions League)
Manchester City 2-0 Everton (Barclays Premier League)
West Ham United 0-2 Manchester City (Capital One Cup)
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City (Barclays Premier League)
In the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City were drawn alongside holders Bayer Munich, Turkish side Galatasaray and beaten UEFA Europa League finalists Benfica.
Barclays Premier League Table:
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September
City continue 100% winning streak
City continue 100% winning streak
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Manuel Pellegrini's side continued their 100% record in all competitions in the month of September. Games in the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Capital One Cup were all won with the majority of the goals scored by Sergio Aguero whilst winger Bruma scored on his debut.
On the 1st of September, Manchester City travelled to Carrow Road to face Norwich City. Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero crossed for Jack Rodwell who nodded home after just 8 minutes to give Pellegrini's side the lead. Just three minutes after half-time, midfielder Yaya Toure crossed for Rodwell to head home his second of the game. In the 83rd minute, a loose ball in the box was stabbed home by striker Aguero to give him his seventh goal in three games. Two minutes from time, Norwich City grabbed a consolation goal after Andrew Surman headed home to end the scoring at 3-1 in Manchester City's favour.
On the 15th of September, Hull City arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the fourth league game of the season. Pellegrini chose to rest several key players due to the upcoming midweek game in the UEFA Champions League. On the stroke of half-time, striker Sergio Aguero back-heeled into the path of explosive midfielder Yaya Toure who smashed home to give The Citizens the lead. In the 70th minute, full-back Maicon crossed for Andre Ayew to head home. Just three minutes from time, Ayew slipped in Aguero to smash home and secure the 3-0 win for Manchester City.
Three days later, on the 18th of September, Benfica arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the first UEFA Champions League Group Stage game. A strong Manchester City side started - with young winger Bruma given his debut. In the 12th minute, 17-year-old Bruma smashed home on his debut to give City the lead. Ten minutes later, a free-kick crossed in by Aranguiz was met by Lima who equalised for Benfica. In the 33rd minute, Navas crossed from the byline and Ghanaian midfielder Ayew nodded home to restore City's lead. Bruma's cutback was then knocked home by Yaya Toure on the stroke of half-time to double City's lead. In the 82nd minute, City scored their fourth. A ball played in by Gael Clichy was cleverly touched home by Sergio Aguero. A minute from time, Lopez's header made it 4-2 as City ran out winners.
On the 22nd of September, Everton travelled to the Etihad Stadium to face a second-string Manchester City side. Captain Vincent Kompany headed City into the lead from David Silva's corner in the 28th minute. In the 92nd minute, Sergio Aguero scored once again thanks to a smart through ball from David Silva to give Manchester City the 2-0 win.
On the 26th of September, West Ham United played host to City in the 3rd Round of the Capital One Cup. A mix of experience and youth started under Pellegrini who chose not to start top scorer Sergio Aguero. On the hour mark, young winger Bruma cut inside and played the ball to Spanish midfielder Thiago who's curling strike found the back of the net to give City the lead. In the 80th minute, Jesus Navas' corner found centre-back Nastasic who headed home to give City the 2-0 victory and secure their place in the 4th Round where they will face Bolton Wanderers.
On the 29th of September, Manchester City travelled to the Emirates Stadium to face a strong Arsenal side. Midfielder Santi Cazorla, who played under Pellegrini at Malaga, showed his class in the 42nd minute as he smartly struck home from 25 yards to give Arsenal the lead. On the hour mark, Ghanaian midfielder Andre Ayew cutback for Sergio Aguero to stab home from 7 yards to level the score. In the 78th minute, a pacy break away by Manchester City saw Toure cross for Aguero who scored his second of the game and secure the 2-1 victory for Manchester City.
Scores:
Norwich City 1-3 Manchester City (Barclays Premier League)
Manchester City 3-0 Hull City (Barclays Premier League)
Manchester City 4-2 Benfica (UEFA Champions League)
Manchester City 2-0 Everton (Barclays Premier League)
West Ham United 0-2 Manchester City (Capital One Cup)
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City (Barclays Premier League)
In the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City were drawn alongside holders Bayer Munich, Turkish side Galatasaray and beaten UEFA Europa League finalists Benfica.
Barclays Premier League Table:
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