FT Manchester City 1 - 2
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Chelsea just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
90+4' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+4' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
90+2' Timo Werner provided the assist for the goal.
90+2' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Marcos Alonso from Chelsea.90+2' Timo Werner from Chelsea makes a great pass and space opens up...
90+2' Could be a good chance here as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but Ederson Moraes comes out to smother the ball.
90+1' Could be a good chance here as Jorginho from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+1' The game is restarted.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90' After a tactical foul, Gabriel Jesus sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City trips Christian Pulisic
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
90' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Kurt Zouma from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
89' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Manchester City!
89' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
89' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to lob [goalkeeper] but the keeper palms it behind for a corner.
89' Could be a good chance here as Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
88' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
88' Could be a good chance here as Phil Foden from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
87' Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Jorginho puts in a cross...
87' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' A shot by Ilkay Gundogan is blocked.
87' Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Poor play by Antonio Ruediger as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
87' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
86' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Goal kick for Chelsea.
86' Phil Foden from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
85' Ilkay Gundogan puts in a cross...
85' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
84' Goal kick for Chelsea.
84' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
84' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea trips Ruben Dias
82' Great defending by Kurt Zouma from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
82' Raheem Sterling has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
82' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82' Could be a good chance here as Joao Cancelo from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
82' The game is restarted.
81' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
81' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea is ruled offside.
81' Reece James from Chelsea makes a great pass and space opens up...
81' Christian Pulisic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80' Raheem Sterling is penalised for pushing Cesar Azpilicueta.
80' Benjamin Mendy is leaving the field to be replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
79' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
79' Could be a good chance here as Jorginho from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
79' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City is ruled offside.
79' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
78' Goal kick for Chelsea.
78' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
78' Great skill from Gabriel Jesus as he dribbles past his opponents
78' Benjamin Mendy sends a long ball upfield.
77' Rodri relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
77' Joao Cancelo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Reece James puts in a cross...
76' Hakim Ziyech is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Ake from Manchester City trips Hakim Ziyech
75' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Chelsea: 48%.
74' Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
74' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
73' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
73' Reece James from Chelsea crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
72' The ref blows his whistle. Aymeric Laporte charged Timo Werner from behind and it's a free-kick
72' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
71' Goal kick for Chelsea.
71' Ilkay Gundogan goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
71' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
71' Ferran Torres is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilkay Gundogan in a tactical substitution.
70' Sergio Aguero is leaving the field to be replaced by Phil Foden in a tactical substitution.
70' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
70' The match resumes with a drop ball.
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Chelsea: 48%.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
69' Danger averted there as Joao Cancelo from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
69' Chelsea start a counter attack.
69' Rodri from Manchester City heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
69' Ferran Torres from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
68' N'Golo Kante is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorginho in a tactical substitution.
68' Marcos Alonso clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
68' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
68' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
67' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City trips Antonio Ruediger
66' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
65' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' N'Golo Kante from Chelsea chips the ball into the penalty box.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Chelsea: 46%.
64' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
63' Cesar Azpilicueta provided the assist for the goal.
63' G O O O A A A L - Hakim Ziyech with the goal!63' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
63' Christian Pulisic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Chelsea start a counter attack.
62' Rodri could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
62' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
62' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
61' Danger averted there as Kurt Zouma from Chelsea clears the danger with a good tackle
61' Sergio Aguero from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' Goal kick for Manchester City.
60' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
60' Marcos Alonso of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
60' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
60' A shot by Reece James is blocked.
60' Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
59' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
58' Goal kick for Chelsea.
57' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
57' Hakim Ziyech is penalised for pushing Joao Cancelo.
56' Reckless challenge there. Benjamin Mendy commits a rough foul on Reece James
56' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
55' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
54' Danger averted there as Rodri from Manchester City clears the danger with a good tackle
54' Reece James from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
53' Goal kick for Chelsea.
53' Great defending by Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
53' A chance opens up as Sergio Aguero from Manchester City successfully finds a team mate in the area...
52' Antonio Ruediger is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus.
52' Hakim Ziyech shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
52' Sergio Aguero shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
52' Ferran Torres from Manchester City heads the ball to a team mate.
51' Raheem Sterling sends a long ball upfield.
51' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
50' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
49' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
48' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
47' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
46' Nathan Ake from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
45+3' SAVED - Sergio Aguero takes the penalty, but [goalkeeper] saves it!45+3' Andreas Christensen is injured and is replaced by Kurt Zouma.
45+2' PENALTY - Billy Gilmour from Chelsea concedes a penalty for tripping Gabriel Jesus.
45+2' A chance opens up as Ferran Torres from Manchester City successfully finds a team mate in the area...
45+2' Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
45+1' The game is restarted.
45+1' Andreas Christensen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Andreas Christensen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
44' Sergio Aguero provided the assist for the goal.
44' G O O O A A A L - Raheem Sterling with the goal!44' Sergio Aguero from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
44' Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
44' Andreas Christensen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
43' Joao Cancelo sends a long ball upfield.
43' Goal kick for Manchester City.
43' Antonio Ruediger fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43' Hakim Ziyech tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
43' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
42' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' N'Golo Kante is penalised for pushing Raheem Sterling.
41' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Manchester City: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
39' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Benjamin Mendy from Manchester City crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
39' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
38' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Ferran Torres from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
37' Andreas Christensen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
37' Benjamin Mendy puts in a cross...
37' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Joao Cancelo puts in a cross...
36' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
35' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
35' Raheem Sterling shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
35' Manchester City start a counter attack.
34' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
33' Goal kick for Manchester City.
33' Timo Werner from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
33' Chelsea start a counter attack.
32' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
32' Reece James from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
32' Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
32' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Chelsea: 48%.
30' Joao Cancelo relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
29' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea tries to play a 1-2 with Timo Werner, but the ball is intercepted.
29' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
28' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
28' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea is ruled offside.
28' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' The game is restarted.
27' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
27' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Cancelo from Manchester City trips Marcos Alonso
26' The referee signals a free kick as Timo Werner from Chelsea trips Rodri
25' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
25' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Ferran Torres from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
24' Marcos Alonso clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' Ferran Torres from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
23' Reece James clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
23' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' The referee signals a free kick as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea trips Sergio Aguero
22' Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Hakim Ziyech swings in a cross from the free kick.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Benjamin Mendy from Manchester City trips Reece James
21' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
20' Could be a good chance here as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 51%, Chelsea: 49%.
20' N'Golo Kante is penalised for pushing Rodri.
19' Ferran Torres is penalised for pushing Antonio Ruediger.
19' Marcos Alonso is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus.
18' A shot by Billy Gilmour is blocked.
18' Goal kick for Chelsea.
17' Ferran Torres from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
17' A shot by Rodri is blocked.
16' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
16' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
15' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Reece James puts in a cross...
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
14' Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
14' Reece James takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
12' Yellow card for Raheem Sterling.
12' Dangerous challenge by Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. Timo Werner on the receiving end of that.
12' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
11' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' The referee signals a free kick as Rodri from Manchester City trips Christian Pulisic
11' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 53%, Chelsea: 47%.
10' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
9' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Goal kick for Chelsea.
8' Benjamin Mendy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
8' A shot by Gabriel Jesus is blocked.
7' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
7' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Antonio Ruediger is penalised for pushing Ferran Torres.
6' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 39%, Chelsea: 61%.
5' Goal kick for Chelsea.
4' Ferran Torres from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
4' Ferran Torres from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Ake from Manchester City trips Hakim Ziyech
2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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