Match report

Manchester City Defeats Watford 5-0 in Premier League Clash

Watford
Watford
0–5
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
May 21, 2017

Manchester City marched to a commanding 5-0 victory over Watford in the Premier League, with goals from Kompany, Aguero (2), Fernandinho, and Gabriel Jesus. The Citizens took control early on, with a flurry of goals in the first half, leaving Watford with little chance to respond.

Key Facts

  • • V. Kompany scored in the 5th minute to give Manchester City the early lead.
  • • S. Agüero netted two goals in the 23rd and 36th minutes, both assisted by K. De Bruyne and L. Sane, respectively.
  • • Fernandinho scored in the 41st minute, assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
  • • Gabriel Jesus added another goal in the 58th minute, assisted by S. Agüero.
  • • Watford's A. Doucouré received a yellow card in the 45th minute.

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Gomes (G)
  • 25 J. Holebas (D)
  • 22 D. Janmaat (D)
  • 32 B. Mason (D)
  • 11 V. Behrami (D)
  • 7 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 29 E. Capoue (M)
  • 8 T. Cleverley (M)
  • 16 A. Doucouré (M)
  • 33 S. Okaka (F)
  • 21 M. Niang (M)

Substitutes

  • 42 A. Eleftheriou
  • 9 T. Deeney
  • 47 D. Pereira
  • 18 C. Zúñiga
  • 23 B. Watson
  • 30 C. Pantilimon
  • 13 R. Gilmartin

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Caballero (G)
  • 4 V. Kompany (D)
  • 22 G. Clichy (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 42 Y. Touré (M)
  • 25 Fernandinho (D)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 19 L. Sané (M)
  • 10 S. Agüero (F)
  • 33 Gabriel Jesus (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 Jesús Navas
  • 3 B. Sagna
  • 72 K. Iheanacho
  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 11 A. Kolarov
  • 24 J. Stones
  • 54 A. Gunn

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    5' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Kompany · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  2. Manchester City
    23' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Agüero · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  3. Manchester City
    36' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Agüero · Assist: L. Sane
  4. Watford
    39' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Janmaat · On: A. Eleftheriou
  5. Manchester City
    41' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Fernandinho · Assist: Gabriel Jesus
  6. Watford
    45' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    A. Doucouré
  7. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: S. Agüero
  8. Watford
    59' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Amrabat · On: T. Deeney
  9. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sane · On: Navas
  10. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Touré · On: B. Sagna
  11. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Agüero · On: K. Iheanacho
  12. Watford
    74' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Niang · On: D. Pereira

Match Stats

Stat Watford Manchester City
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 90%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 297 620
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 9
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 224 556
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's early goal by Kompany in the 5th minute set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Watford.
  • ▸ S. Agüero's second goal in the 36th minute effectively sealed the game, widening the gap and stifling Watford's hopes of a comeback.