Premier League: Manchester City, the defending champions, defeated injury-plagued Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday to cut the distance to leaders Arsenal to only five points.
Current champions Manchester City cut the distance between themselves and Premier League leaders Arsenal to just five points on Thursday by defeating an injured Chelsea 1-0. After the break, Pep Guardiola’s team completely changed from the first half’s performance, with substitutes Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez teaming up for the game’s lone goal, which the Algerian scored in the 63rd minute. Even though Graham Potter’s Chelsea entered the match at Stamford Bridge in last place in the standings, they had the best of the first 45 minutes.
After the interval, the visitors were “miles better in every department,” according to Guardiola, and it was a completely different story as they regained their attacking rhythm.
The City manager said to Sky Sports that “we suffered a lot in the first half — it was sloppy, slow, and without rhythm.” “From minute one, the second half was much, much better.
“The three points are unquestionably significant. Players are aware of it. We were at the top for a very long period. However, we make an effort; we have the FA Cup, the Carabao (League) Cup, and Old Trafford. But today’s victory is crucial for these games.”
The first few minutes of the game
In the first few minutes of the game, Chelsea lost striker Raheem Sterling to what appeared to be a hamstring injury. He was replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Chelsea was already without a number of experienced players, including Mason Mount and Reece James.
The first real threat came from the home team, but in the 16th minute, as Christian Pulisic closed in on goal, City defender John Stones stepped in to save the day with a brilliantly timed sliding block.
The American suffered an injury during the challenge and had to leave shortly after, which made things worse for Chelsea.
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