Manchester City have been without injured captain Vincent Kompany since November 8. The Premier League leaders kept a clean sheet on his last appearance – a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa – but they have not been able to shutout an opponent since.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side have conceded goals in each of their five games during Kompany’s latest period of absence, including today’s clash with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Stoke have stormed into a 2-0 lead inside the opening quarter of an hour, with Marko Arnautovic scoring both goals. His first came after seven minutes…
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Although Arnautovic has been the man to put the ball into Joe Hart’s net, Xherdan Shaqiri is the Stoke player who has shone the brightest so far.
The Swiss international has created both of Arnautovic’s goals with his incredible vision and passing skills.
Just check out Shaqiri’s sublime assist for Arnautovic’s second…