By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Holders Manchester City put pressure on their title rivals with a comfortable 2-0 win against Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s men bossed possession in the game as they recorded 82 per cent of the ball .
Phil Foden set up the home team for the game’s opening goal on 14 minutes.
Argentina international Julio Alvarez made the points save by netting the second goal a minute after the hour mark.
The win lifted City to third position on the Premier League table.
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City finished 2023 in brilliant fashion having won five trophies, scoring 159 goals in 66 matches.