Man City held to draw by Championship team

Coach Guardiola's star players were powerless against the unknown players of Huddersfield and had to accept a 0-0 draw on February 18.

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Because they have to play in the Champions League next week, Guardiola changed eight positions compared to the starting lineup that recently won against Bournemouth. But with Aguero, Fernandinho, Stones, Nolito, Bravo,... Man City is still rated much higher. But in a match below their ability, Guardiola and his team still had to sadly leave with a goalless draw.

Huddersfield even found the back of the net once against Man City, in the first half. But the referee refused to award the goal to the Championship side, claiming they were offside. Huddersfield shocked the Premier League giants twice more, forcing goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to use all his skills to block Man City's efforts.Rajiv van La Parra and Jack Payne's free-kick.

Aguero and his teammates were helpless against their unknown, much less famous colleagues from Huddersfield. Photo: Reuters.

City's best chances in the first half came from Jesus Navas, whose shot was denied by the home side's goalkeeper Coleman, and Aguero, who chipped the ball over the bar. But their shaky defence was also plagued by the skill of their opponents. Had it not been for Bravo's brilliance in goal, City could have conceded at least one goal.

Seeing his players' helplessness, coach Guardiola made adjustments. Leroy Sane and De Bruyne were brought in to improve the attack, but to no avail. Man City still could not create a breakthrough in attack and had to accept a 0-0 draw. The replay schedule will be arranged by the English Football Association, then removed at a suitable time.

According to VNE