Man City broke 2 Premier League records, including 1 set by MU, after a 2-1 victory over Brighton on Saturday night (October 21).
Pep Guardiola’s team entered the match at the Etihad looking to get back to winning ways after suffering two consecutive defeats for the first time (to Wolves and Arsenal) since 2018 before the international break.
Man City set an impressive record of home winning streaks, and also broke the record held by MU when they won their first 14 home matches in a calendar year.
Early goals from Julian Alvavez (7′) and Haaland (19′) helped Man City control the match against Brighton. However, the away team also managed to shorten the score to 1-2 in the 73rd minute.
It was a bit unfortunate for Man City when in extra time at the end of the match, Akanji was sent off (90+5 minutes) with a second yellow card, causing him to miss the Manchester derby with MU next week.
However, that does not overshadow the impressive achievement the Green Man created with his 21st winning streak at the Etihad in all competitions, setting a club record.
Not only that, Pep Guardiola and his team also set a new record for the number of consecutive wins at home by an English team in the Premier League era.
Man City’s achievement is currently the second longest streak in football history, equal to Preston North End’s streak of 21 consecutive wins set in 1892, while Sunderland is leading with a streak of 24 wins. consecutive home runs between 1891 and 1892.
In addition, Pep Guardiola’s Man City became the first Premier League team in history to win their first 14 home matches in a calendar year, surpassing the previous record held by MU.
Under the guidance of coach Alex Ferguson, MU had a series of 13 home wins in 2011, before being stopped with an unbelievable 1-6 defeat at Old Trafford in October of the same year.
Meanwhile, Man City’s home winning streak began on January 8 this year (a 4-0 win over Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup), including 14 wins in the Premier League, 4 in the European Cup and 3 in the FA. Cup.
Pep Guardiola’s army scored 67 goals (conceding only 10 goals) during this period, including 18/21 matches scoring at least 2 goals.
After 9 rounds, Man City returned to the top of the table with 21 points. The reigning cup holders will have a fiery derby with MU at Old Trafford at 10:30 p.m. on October 29.
