City have now gone 15 Premier LChelsea had the first real chance of the game when Alvaro Morata headed over the bar in a good position but City quickly became the dominant force, with their high-pressing game causing Chelsea all sorts of problems.
Pep Guardiola’s side moved the ball with pace and purpose, playing at a much higher tempo than the hosts, and Chelsea were happy to sit back and soak up the pressure, hoping to hit City on the counter.
Fabian Delph’s powerful effort was blocked by Antonio Rudiger en route to goal, and a swift counter-attack that started with Ederson’s throw out to Raheem Sterling saw Kevin De Bruyne split the Chelsea backline open and put Sterling in down the right, but his delivery was too far in front of Gabriel Jesus and David Silva and a good opening went awry.
City were in total control as the first half came to an end, and Fernandinho forced a good save from Courtois with seconds remaining before the break. De Bruyne’s corner was delivered with pinpoint accuracy and the Brazilian produced a diving header that Courtous, backpedalling, pushed away to safety.
City started the second half in much the same vein, on the front foot, quicker and sharper than their opponents and looking the most likely to break the deadlock. They were pressing and harrying Chelsea out of their stride, and the home side were struggling to get hold of the ball for any length of time.
City were delivering a footballing masterclass at home of the champions. eague matches unbeateCity move back to the top of the table on goal difference, having momentarily been usurped by Manchester United who beat Crystal Palace earlier in the day.
Chelsea sit fourth, a point behind Tottenham.n. This was City’s final game before the international break. Their next assignment sees them host Stoke City in the Premier League on October 14, followed by Napoli’s visit to the Etihad in the Champions League three days later.
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