Match report
Manchester City Defeats Norwich 5-0 in Premier League
Manchester City
5–0
FT
Norwich
Jul 26, 2020
Manchester City delivered a commanding performance to defeat Norwich 5-0 in a Premier League match, with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Riyad Mahrez. The victory further solidified Manchester City's position in the league.
Key Facts
- • Gabriel Jesus scored the opening goal in the 11th minute.
- • Kevin De Bruyne extended the lead with a goal in the 45th minute.
- • Raheem Sterling added another goal in the 79th minute.
- • Riyad Mahrez scored in the 83rd minute.
- • Kevin De Bruyne completed the scoring with a goal in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 27 João Cancelo (D)
- 14 A. Laporte (D)
- 50 Eric García (D)
- 21 David Silva (M)
- 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 47 P. Foden (F)
- 7 R. Sterling (F)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Fernandinho
- 26 R. Mahrez
- 8 İ. Gündoğan
- 20 Bernardo Silva
- 33 S. Carson
- 5 J. Stones
- 22 B. Mendy
- 11 O. Zinchenko
- 30 N. Otamendi
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Krul (G)
- 4 B. Godfrey (D)
- 6 C. Zimmermann (D)
- 12 J. Lewis (D)
- 2 M. Aarons (D)
- 7 L. Rupp (M)
- 18 M. Stiepermann (M)
- 23 K. McLean (M)
- 11 O. Hernández (M)
- 14 T. Cantwell (M)
- 22 T. Pukki (F)
Substitutes
- 35 A. Idah
- 8 M. Vrančić
- 56 J. Martin
- 41 J. Thomas
- 43 A. Famewo
- 60 A. Mair
- 46 D. Adshead
- 33 M. McGovern
Timeline
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11' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Jesus -
45'+1 Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalK. De Bruyne · Assist: K. Walker -
46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Garcia · On: Fernandinho -
46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Foden · On: R. Mahrez -
46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: Rodri · On: I. Gundogan -
51' Manchester City Card · Yellow CardJoão Cancelo -
77' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Pukki · On: A. Idah -
77' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Stiepermann · On: M. Vrančić -
79' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalR. Sterling · Assist: K. De Bruyne -
83' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalR. Mahrez -
85' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4Off: David Silva · On: Bernardo Silva -
87' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Hernandez · On: Josh Martin -
90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Cantwell · On: J. Thomas -
90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 5Off: K. McLean · On: A. Famewo -
90' Norwich Card · Yellow CardC. Zimmermann -
90' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalK. De Bruyne
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester City | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 72% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 31 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 722 | 268 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 1 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Accurate Passes | 661 | 192 |
| Shots Inside Box | 24 | 2 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Gabriel Jesus' early goal in the 11th minute set the tone for the match, giving Manchester City a quick lead.
- ▸ Kevin De Bruyne's goal just before halftime in the 45th minute solidified Manchester City's control over the game, making it difficult for Norwich to mount a comeback.