Gyökeres Hat-Trick Leads Sporting Lisbon to Stunning Win Over Manchester City
In a surprising Champions League result, Sporting Lisbon defeated Manchester City 4-1 on their home turf, delivering a blow to Pep Guardiola’s side, who are now on a three-game losing streak for the first time in six years. Ruben Amorim, newly appointed as Manchester United’s head coach but yet to formally take charge, indirectly impacted Manchester City’s season by guiding his current team to victory.
Manchester City took an early lead with Phil Foden scoring in the 4th minute. However, Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres stole the show, netting a hat-trick with goals in the 38th, 49th, and 81st minutes. Sporting’s Araujo also contributed with a goal in the 36th minute, pushing the team firmly ahead. Erling Haaland had a chance to turn the tide for City with a penalty in the 69th minute, but he missed the mark.
Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Manchester City
- 4′ – Phil Foden scores, putting Manchester City ahead
- 36′ – Araujo levels the score for Sporting
- 38′ – Gyökeres gives Sporting the lead with his first goal
- 49′ – Gyökeres scores his second, extending Sporting’s lead to 3-1
- 69′ – Erling Haaland misses a penalty, keeping City’s deficit intact
- 81′ – Gyökeres completes his hat-trick, sealing the 4-1 victory
This result elevates Sporting to 10 points, moving them above Manchester City, who remain at 7 points in the Champions League standings.
Key Highlights:
- Amorim’s Unexpected Triumph: Although he hasn’t yet begun his tenure with Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has already impacted Manchester City’s season, giving United fans an early taste of his influence.
- City’s Historic Losing Streak: Guardiola’s squad faces a rare losing streak, amplifying pressure as they prepare for their next Champions League match against Feyenoord. Sporting Lisbon, meanwhile, will face Arsenal in their next fixture.
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