Despite being underestimated, Chelsea’s home field advantage entered the game proactively. While Man City still shows its usual attacking style of play.
The great battle is taking place excitingly and attractively, with a fiery attack on Stamford Bridge.
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The Norwegian striker easily deceived goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, giving Man City a 1-0 lead over Chelsea after being pulled down by Cucurella in the penalty area
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Erling Haaland opened the scoring from the spot
From the corner taken by Gallagher, veteran centre-back Thiago Silva ran across the ball and headed the ball low, leaving goalkeeper Ederson unable to react.
Thiago Silva equalised with a superb header
Starting from Gvardiol’s handling error, Chelsea organized a sharp attack. Cole Palmer punished the Croatian centre-back’s second mistake to create an assist for Raheem Sterling to easily cushion the ball from close range into Man City’s net.
Raheem Sterling put Chelsea in front with a close-range finish
After that, Bernardo Silva crossed the ball into the Chelsea penalty area so centre-back Akanji jumped high and scored a dangerous header to equalize 2-2 for away team Man City.
Manuel Akanji made it 2-2 before half-time
In the second half, both of them still increased the speed for situations. Man City continues to take the lead.
Starting from Man City’s coherent attack, Foden pushed the ball down to Alvarez. The Argentinian player stretched just as Haaland crossed and finished from close range, increasing the score to 3-2.
Haaland scored his second of the afternoon when he slid the ball over the line
However, Man City’s advantage did not last long. Starting from the attack launched by the player who just entered the field Mykhailo Mudryk, Conor Gallagher fired a thunderous shot that Ederson blocked but the ball flew out. Nicolas Jackson immediately rushed in and kicked Man City’s goal for the third time.
Nicolas Jackson was first to react after Ederson’s save from Conor Gallagher to make it 3-3
Man City will feel lucky when soon after, Sterling contested well. He won the ball from the Man City defender before passing the ball to put Malo Gusto in a position facing Ederson. Unfortunately for the Blues, the substitute’s shot went over the crossbar.
In the 86th minute, after his teammate’s shot was blocked by a Chelsea defender, midfielder Rodri immediately launched a strong rebound from outside the penalty area. Thiago Silva, in an attempt to put his foot out to block, accidentally changed the ball’s direction, leaving Robert Sanchez helpless as he watched Man City score fourth goal.
Rodri looked to have won the game for Man City in the 86th minute
Yet, of course, the drama wasn’t over as Gvardiol cleaned out sub Armando Broja with a reckless challenge, Taylor pointed to the spot and Palmer rammed the penalty past Ederson.
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Cole Palmer scored a stoppage-time equaliser for Chelsea from the penalty spot
The match ended with a dramatic 4-4 draw. A very emotional match with 1 point for each team.
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