Match report
Manchester City Defeats Watford 5-0 in Premier League Clash
Watford
0–5
FT
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
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5' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalV. Kompany · Assist: K. De Bruyne -
23' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalS. Agüero · Assist: K. De Bruyne -
36' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalS. Agüero · Assist: L. Sane -
39' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Janmaat · On: A. Eleftheriou -
41' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalFernandinho · Assist: Gabriel Jesus -
45' Watford Card · Yellow CardA. Doucouré -
58' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Jesus · Assist: S. Agüero -
59' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Amrabat · On: T. Deeney -
62' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Sane · On: Navas -
63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Touré · On: B. Sagna -
71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Agüero · On: K. Iheanacho -
74' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.