SHEFFIELD, England, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win at Sheffield United on Sunday after Rodri scored an 88th-minute winner to secure their third win of the season.
Champions City continued their perfect start as they moved on to nine points, two ahead of West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
City striker Erling Haaland missed a first-half penalty given for handball as his spot-kick hit the post.
Just as United looked to have gained their first point on their return to the top flight, Paul Heckingbottom's side were left heartbroken when Rodri fired home the winner.
Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Rodri, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker's, Jayden Bogle, Ederson, Paul Heckingbottom's, Pep Guardiola, Bramall Lane, Rohith Nair, Ed Osmond
Organizations:
SHEFFIELD, Manchester City, Premier League, Sheffield United, City, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, United, Thomson
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England, Manchester, Norwegian, Bengaluru