Mark Hughes saw his City side ease their way through to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup after a 2-0 win over EB/Streymur this evening.
Here’s the notes…
Man City 2 EB/Streymur 0
City progressed to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup with a 4-0 aggregate win over Faroe Island minnows EB Streymur at Oakwell.
City dominated the game and created chance after chance but found themselves frustrated by a brave performance, particularly from Torgard in goal. Daniel Sturridge looked particularly lively in the first half but he was denied on several occasions by the keeper.
Petrov finally broke the deadlock early in the second half, firing home from a Vassell cross. Vassell then got his name on the scoresheet in the final minute, rounding the keeper from a Chad Evans flick on.
Hughes made four changes from the side that took the field in the first leg. Corluka, Elano, Fernandes and Sturridge replacing Onuoha, Hamann, Ireland and Jo.
From a fantasy perspective there were few points of interest. Hart consolidated his position as number one with his start here, while new signing Ben Haim wasn’t registered in time for this match.
City now go into tomorrow’s draw, along with Aston Villa, for the second qualifying round with first leg ties played on August 14.
Man City vs EB/Streymur:
Hart, Corluka, Dunne, Richards, Ball, Johnson, Fernandes (Hamann 61), Petrov (Etuhu 70), Elano, Vassell, Sturridge (Evans 70).
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I agree, I was only impressed with Petrov and Johnson, showing that they could be worth a punt. Although Johnson has a ridiculous 6.0m price tag rising from last years 4.5m, after what I can only remember as an early season cameo, later suffering from injuries.
Hard to tell what to expect from City this season without seeing Jo and Benjani. I predict mid-table/bottom-half, and can only see the UEFA Cup as an unnecessary distraction.
Even with a few easy opening games, they are missing key players and will probably struggle.
Bottom half? I would expect them to be pushing for a UEFA spot again with the likes of spurs and portsmouth. They should finish above the likes of Newcastle and West Ham. Petrov looks like he’s in great form and Johnson should be awesome if he stays fit.
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