Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-21 19:30:00
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 2-0 in their first Premier League win of the season, with Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic scoring the goals. Despite the victory, Alan Shearer praised young defender Rico Lewis for his performance, highlighting his defensive skills and support in attack. Lewis, who earned £25k per week, impressed in the absence of Kyle Walker and played a key role in helping City secure a clean sheet.
Guardiola also commended Lewis for his one-on-one defending and versatile movement on the pitch, describing him as a “top player.” Despite losing possession 16 times, Lewis showcased his defensive abilities with tackles, clearances, interceptions, and blocks, earning recognition from Shearer and Guardiola for his contributions in City’s win against Chelsea.
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