Chelsea v Man City, Premier League 2021/22, matchday 6, 25/9/2021
Join us for live coverage of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City. The 'Blues' aim to win again to open a six-point difference with the visiting team. City aims to close the gap with Chelsea and remain as title contenders.
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City! The current Premier League champion beats the European champion away! Gabriel Jesus' goal is enough to get the three points! Both teams had chances but City were the better team as they dominated the ball and had more chances than the 'Blues'. Thanks for joining us and see you soon!
Mendy saved the one-on-one against Foden, the flag was up
57'
What a save from Mendy! Grealish with a great shot following a successful drible
52'
Jesus grabs Cancelo's shot deflection to finish in between Chelsea's defence
52'
GABRIEL JESUS SCORES FOR CITY!
49'
Great individual play by Werner, who dribbled past 3 defenders
48'
Grealish shot goes slightly off
47'
De Bruyne's long range shot blocked by Chelsea's defence
45'
Second half is underway!
45'
HT: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City! The away team looking confortable with the ball and having the best chances, anything can happen in the second-half. Back soon!
40'
What a chance for Gabriel Jesus! Foden delivers a perfect cross to the Brazilian, great first touch but fails to finish on target
38'
De Bruyne's long range shot goes off
33'
Rodri's right-footed shot from outside the box gets blocked by Rudiger and goes slightly off target
31'
De Bruyne's shot gets blocked by Chelsea's defender
28'
Reece James goes off injured, Thiago Silva comes in
27'
Reece James
26'
R.James with the medical staff, Thiago Silva and Chalobah warming up
25'
Mendy blocks De Bruyne's cross going towards Dias
21'
City's pressure is too intense for Chelsea, the 'Blues' are strugling to play from the back
17'
Werner's shot gets blocked by Walker
15'
Great play by Werner, Lukaku failed to connect the shot after a great defensive intervention by City
14'
De Bruyne's cross fails to connect with anyone on the box
11'
Manchester City confortable with the ball, pressing high and marking Jorginho without the ball
1'
Man City pressing high since the first minute!
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The match is underway at the Bridge!
Start of match
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Players make their way into the pitch!
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Bernardo Silva will play as a number 9 for the 'Citizens'
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Guardiola also made some changes from City's 0-0 draw against Southampton: Laporte, Foden and De Bruyne start over Ake, Gundogan and Sterling
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Thomas Tuchel made 4 changes since the Spurs 3-0 win: Mendy, R.James, Kante and Werner start over Kepa, Thiago Silva, Mount and Havertz
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None of the last 12 games between the 'Blues' and the 'Citizens' have been a draw, Chelsea won 5 and City 7
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Chelsea and City have the joint-best defensive records in this start of the Premier League, with just one goal conceded each (also leveled with Liverpool)
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Chelsea have won their last three games against City in all competitions, in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League
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Michael Oliver will be the referee for the game, Robert Jones will be at the VAR
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Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Foden; Jesus, Bernardo Silva, Grealish