FT Chelsea 2 - 1
Manchester City
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Chelsea just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Chelsea: 35%, Manchester City: 65%.
90+7' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
90+7' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+6' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90+6' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 36%, Manchester City: 64%.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Rodriguez from Chelsea trips Ilkay Gundogan
90+5' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Rodriguez from Chelsea trips Kevin De Bruyne
90+3' Willian from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+3' Pedro Rodriguez forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
90+3' Billy Gilmour carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
90+3' Chelsea start a counter attack.
90+3' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City concedes a foul on Pedro Rodriguez but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
90+2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea trips Oleksandr Zinchenko
90+2' Christian Pulisic is leaving the field to be replaced by Billy Gilmour in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Mason Mount is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedro Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Tammy Abraham from Chelsea is ruled offside.
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 34%, Manchester City: 66%.
89' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
89' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
89' David Silva puts in a cross...
89' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
88' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
88' Goal kick for Chelsea.
86' Goal kick for Chelsea.
86' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
86' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Oleksandr Zinchenko puts in a cross...
86' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
86' Antonio Ruediger clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
86' Riyad Mahrez swings in a cross from the free kick.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Pulisic from Chelsea trips Raheem Sterling
85' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 35%, Manchester City: 65%.
84' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
84' Goal kick for Chelsea.
83' That looked a fine chance. Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
83' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
82' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
81' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
81' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
80' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
80' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
80' Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 34%, Manchester City: 66%.
78' G O O O A A A L - Willian from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot!77' He's off! The referee shows Fernandinho the red card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
77' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Chelsea!
76' The referee runs back to show Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City a yellow card for the previous foul.
76' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
76' Tammy Abraham has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
76' Christian Pulisic has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
76' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Tammy Abraham found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
76' Willian from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Willian from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
76' Chelsea start a counter attack.
75' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City concedes a foul on Willian but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 30%, Manchester City: 70%.
75' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
74' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Goal kick for Chelsea.
74' Aymeric Laporte is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Otamendi in a tactical substitution.
73' Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
73' Great skill from Riyad Mahrez as he dribbles past his opponents
72' Ross Barkley from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but Ederson Moraes runs out to collect the ball
72' According to the Goal Line Technology there is no goal! Inches!
72' Great defending by Kyle Walker from Manchester City to prevent his team conceding a goal.
71' What a chance! Christian Pulisic looks odds on to score, but his effort is cleared off the line!
71' Great skill from Christian Pulisic as he dribbles past his opponents
71' CHANCE! Christian Pulisic finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
71' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Mason Mount carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
71' Goal kick for Chelsea.
70' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 31%, Manchester City: 69%.
70' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
69' Goal kick for Chelsea.
69' The game is restarted.
68' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
67' Raheem Sterling sends a shot inches wide. Close!
67' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
67' Andreas Christensen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
66' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' The game is restarted.
65' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
65' The game is restarted.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 32%, Manchester City: 68%.
64' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
64' A chance opens up as David Silva from Manchester City successfully finds a team mate in the area...
63' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City is ruled offside.
63' Goal kick for Manchester City.
63' Mason Mount from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
63' Ederson Moraes could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
62' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Olivier Giroud is leaving the field to be replaced by Tammy Abraham in a tactical substitution.
62' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
61' Willian relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
61' Kevin De Bruyne swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
60' Ball possession: Chelsea: 33%, Manchester City: 67%.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Ross Barkley from Chelsea trips Gabriel Jesus
60' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
59' Benjamin Mendy is leaving the field to be replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko in a tactical substitution.
59' Mason Mount is penalised for pushing David Silva.
58' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
57' N'Golo Kante relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Raheem Sterling sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
57' CHANCE! Raheem Sterling finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
57' Could be a good chance here as Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
57' Manchester City start a counter attack.
57' Olivier Giroud sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
57' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
56' Mason Mount from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Could be a good chance here as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' Ball possession: Chelsea: 33%, Manchester City: 67%.
55' A great goal by Kevin De Bruyne
55' G O O O A A A L Kevin De Bruyne curls the direct free kick into the back of the net! Wonderful finish55' Rodri is leaving the field to be replaced by David Silva in a tactical substitution.
55' Bernardo Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in a tactical substitution.
54' The referee signals a free kick as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea trips Riyad Mahrez
54' Goal kick for Chelsea.
53' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
53' Goal kick for Chelsea.
53' Benjamin Mendy goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
52' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
51' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
51' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
50' Andreas Christensen comes back onto the field.
50' Ball possession: Chelsea: 34%, Manchester City: 66%.
50' The game is restarted.
49' Andreas Christensen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
48' Andreas Christensen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
47' A shot by Benjamin Mendy is blocked.
47' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
46' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Chelsea: 35%, Manchester City: 65%.
45+3' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Kyle Walker swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+2' Olivier Giroud from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rodri
45+2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Olivier Giroud from Chelsea is ruled offside.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 34%, Manchester City: 66%.
45' Goal kick for Chelsea.
45' Christian Pulisic relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Kevin De Bruyne puts in a cross...
44' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
44' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Kyle Walker from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Benjamin Mendy puts in a cross...
42' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
41' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
41' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
40' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 38%, Manchester City: 62%.
40' Ilkay Gundogan relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea sends a deflected cross into the box.
39' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
39' Goal kick for Chelsea.
38' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
38' Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
38' After a tactical foul, Marcos Alonso sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
37' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Riyad Mahrez
37' A fantastic individual effort by Christian Pulisic!
36' G O O O A A A L - Christian Pulisic scores!36' CHANCE! Christian Pulisic finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
36' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' Great skill from Christian Pulisic as he dribbles past his opponents
36' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' Chelsea start a counter attack.
36' Benjamin Mendy could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Kevin De Bruyne swings in a cross from the free kick.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Willian from Chelsea trips Kyle Walker
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 37%, Manchester City: 63%.
34' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
34' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
34' Goal kick for Manchester City.
33' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
33' A header from Andreas Christensen is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
33' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
33' A shot by Ross Barkley is blocked.
33' Mason Mount goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
33' Some neat football here as Mason Mount from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Olivier Giroud.
33' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
33' Christian Pulisic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Ross Barkley from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Ross Barkley from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' Chelsea start a counter attack.
32' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' Manchester City start a counter attack.
32' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Goal kick for Chelsea.
30' Ball possession: Chelsea: 31%, Manchester City: 69%.
30' A chance opens up as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City successfully finds a team mate in the area...
29' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
28' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Christian Pulisic puts in a cross...
28' Willian from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
27' Ross Barkley sees his shot deflected off target
27' Poor play by Aymeric Laporte as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
27' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
27' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
26' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Fernandinho is penalised for pushing Ross Barkley.
25' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
25' A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked.
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 28%, Manchester City: 72%.
25' The game is restarted.
23' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
23' The referee signals a free kick as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea trips Riyad Mahrez
22' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
21' A shot by Rodri is blocked.
21' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
20' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 33%, Manchester City: 67%.
20' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
19' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
18' Fernandinho directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by [goalkeeper]!
18' Riyad Mahrez swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' Dangerous challenge by Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea. Ilkay Gundogan on the receiving end of that.
17' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
17' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
16' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
15' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
15' CHANCE! Bernardo Silva finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
15' Riyad Mahrez heads the ball back across goal...
15' Kepa Arrizabalaga could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 34%, Manchester City: 66%.
14' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Goal kick for Manchester City.
13' Mason Mount from Chelsea fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
13' Fernandinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
13' Ilkay Gundogan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Willian from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Could be a good chance here as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
13' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
12' Kevin De Bruyne puts in a cross...
12' N'Golo Kante relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
12' Cesar Azpilicueta clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12' Great skill from Benjamin Mendy as he dribbles past his opponents
11' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
11' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10' Goal kick for Chelsea.
10' Ball possession: Chelsea: 31%, Manchester City: 69%.
9' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
9' Benjamin Mendy from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Fernandinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
7' The referee signals a free kick as Rodri from Manchester City trips Ross Barkley
7' Goal kick for Chelsea.
7' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
7' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
6' Good effort by Bernardo Silva as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
6' Oh no. From a promising position Bernardo Silva from Manchester City miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
6' Kevin De Bruyne puts in a cross...
5' Olivier Giroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 38%, Manchester City: 62%.
5' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
5' Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
5' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Riyad Mahrez puts in a cross...
4' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
3' Olivier Giroud from Chelsea is ruled offside.
3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
3' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Goal kick for Chelsea.
1' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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