Match report

Manchester City Defeats Norwich 5-0 in Premier League

Manchester City
Manchester City
5–0
FT
Norwich
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

  1. Manchester City
    11' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus
  2. Manchester City
    45'+1 Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: K. Walker
  3. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Garcia · On: Fernandinho
  4. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Foden · On: R. Mahrez
  5. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodri · On: I. Gundogan
  6. Manchester City
    51' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    João Cancelo
  7. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pukki · On: A. Idah
  8. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Stiepermann · On: M. Vrančić
  9. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sterling · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  10. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mahrez
  11. Manchester City
    85' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: David Silva · On: Bernardo Silva
  12. Norwich
    87' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: Josh Martin
  13. Norwich
    90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Cantwell · On: J. Thomas
  14. Norwich
    90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. McLean · On: A. Famewo
  15. Norwich
    90' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    C. Zimmermann
  16. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. 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.