Manchester City delivered a commanding performance to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League clash on Saturday, climbing to fourth place in the standings.
The match started on a high note for Chelsea as Noni Madueke struck an early goal in the 3rd minute, capitalizing on a well-timed assist from Nicolas Jackson.
The visitors’ aggressive start put Manchester City on the back foot in the opening stages.
However, City regained their footing and managed to equalize just before halftime.
Josko Gvardiol got in a crucial goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by Matheus Nunes, to level the scoreline at 1-1.
The second half saw Manchester City assert their dominance.
Erling Haaland scored in the 68th minute, expertly finishing from a precise long assist by goalkeeper Ederson to give the hosts a 2-1 lead.
As the match neared its conclusion, Phil Foden sealed the victory with an 87th-minute strike, set up by Haaland, making it 3-1 and securing all three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The win sees Manchester City climb back to fourth position in the Premier League table, while Chelsea, who struggled to maintain their early momentum, slipped to sixth.
This result highlights Manchester City’s resilience and their continued push for a strong finish in the league, while Chelsea will need to regroup quickly to avoid further setbacks.