A close-range header from Erling Haaland and dramatic late strike from Rodrigo were enough to earn a deserved 2-1 triumph and extend our 100% record in the Premier League this season.
Despite the slender victory, City were dominant in South Yorkshire, registering 80% possession and 30 shots on the Blades’ goal, with Haaland also seeing a first half penalty come back off the post.
And our assistant coach, taking charge of the team in the absence of Pep Guardiola, felt the performance deserved a more handsome scoreline.
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“Generally, we played really well today. It was a lot closer to what we wanted than the scoreline suggested,” Lillo reflected in his post-match press conference.
“In the first half it was hard to find that space in behind. The penalty could have changed everything if it went in, but the team were always stable and looking to score.
“From the second half we found our rhythm and were able to win the ball back a lot quicker and find those spaces.
“We found Julian [Alvarez] and Bernardo [Silva] on their own with time. We could have scored more before the first goal went in.
“Playing against such a difficult opponent it was even better for our players.”
Watch the assistant manager’s post-match verdict in the video player above.
