FT Manchester City 1 - 0
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+4' Both teams could have won today but Manchester City just managed to carve out the victory
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Mateo Kovacic
90+3' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
90+3' Kyle Walker from Manchester City makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
90+2' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+2' Today's attendance is 53319.
90+2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
90' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
89' Great vision by Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
89' Timo Werner puts in a cross...
89' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
89' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Phil Foden is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in a tactical substitution.
88' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
87' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Jack Grealish from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but Kepa Arrizabalaga runs out to collect the ball
86' Rodri of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
85' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
85' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
85' Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilkay Gundogan in a tactical substitution.
84' Phil Foden from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
84' Raheem Sterling of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
84' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' Manchester City start a counter attack.
83' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
83' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
81' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Marcos Alonso is leaving the field to be replaced by Mason Mount in a tactical substitution.
81' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
80' Kevin De Bruyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Callum Hudson-Odoi swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Marcos Alonso
79' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
78' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
77' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
76' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
75' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Chelsea: 39%.
75' Kevin De Bruyne comes back onto the field.
74' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' The game is restarted.
74' Kevin De Bruyne is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
74' Kevin De Bruyne is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
72' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
72' Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
72' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
70' Joao Cancelo provided the assist for the goal.
70' G O O O A A A L - Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!70' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' N'Golo Kante from Chelsea concedes a foul on Kevin De Bruyne but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 62%, Chelsea: 38%.
70' Goal kick for Chelsea.
69' Hakim Ziyech is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
69' Christian Pulisic is leaving the field to be replaced by Timo Werner in a tactical substitution.
69' Raheem Sterling sends a shot inches wide. Close!
68' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
68' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Joao Cancelo relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
66' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City trips Mateo Kovacic
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 64%, Chelsea: 36%.
65' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
64' Kepa Arrizabalaga relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
63' The resulting free-kick is taken by Kevin De Bruyne and his strike forces a good save from Kepa Arrizabalaga. It's a corner
62' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea trips Jack Grealish
62' Antonio Ruediger is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
61' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but Kepa Arrizabalaga runs out to collect the ball
61' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 64%, Chelsea: 36%.
59' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
59' Dangerous challenge by Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City. Hakim Ziyech on the receiving end of that.
58' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
57' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
57' Cesar Azpilicueta clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
57' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
57' Rodri sees his shot deflected off target
56' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Chelsea: 34%.
55' Kyle Walker from Manchester City is ruled offside.
54' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
53' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Kevin De Bruyne swings in a cross from the free kick.
53' Dangerous challenge by Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. Kyle Walker on the receiving end of that.
52' Jack Grealish from Manchester City makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
52' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
51' Phil Foden from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 63%, Chelsea: 37%.
50' Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
49' Marcos Alonso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Manchester City plays a short goal kick.
48' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
48' Ederson Moraes saved a certain goal there! Romelu Lukaku found himself in a great scoring position but Ederson Moraes denied him with a great save
48' Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Could be a good chance here as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Chelsea start a counter attack.
47' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
47' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
46' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Manchester City had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Chelsea: 34%.
45+2' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 67%, Chelsea: 33%.
44' The ref blows his whistle. Phil Foden charged Mateo Kovacic from behind and it's a free-kick
44' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Goal kick for Chelsea.
43' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
43' Jack Grealish of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
43' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
42' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
41' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' The game is restarted.
41' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
41' Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Chelsea: 34%.
40' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
40' Should have been a goal! Jack Grealish gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Kepa Arrizabalaga!
40' Jack Grealish from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Manchester City start a counter attack.
40' Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Mateo Kovacic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Mateo Kovacic
38' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City is ruled offside.
38' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
37' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
37' Malang Sarr clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
36' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Raheem Sterling is penalised for pushing Marcos Alonso.
35' Phil Foden puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 66%, Chelsea: 34%.
35' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Rodri from Manchester City tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
33' Marcos Alonso clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Kevin De Bruyne swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
32' The ref blows his whistle. Mateo Kovacic charged Bernardo Silva from behind and it's a free-kick
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Rodri from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mateo Kovacic
31' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 69%, Chelsea: 31%.
30' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
28' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea is ruled offside.
28' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
27' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
26' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Malang Sarr from Chelsea concedes a foul on Kevin De Bruyne but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
26' The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Hakim Ziyech
25' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 67%, Chelsea: 33%.
25' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Rodri puts in a cross...
24' Good effort by Kevin De Bruyne as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Jack Grealish of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
24' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
23' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
22' A chance opens up as Jack Grealish from Manchester City successfully finds a team mate in the area...
22' Rodri puts in a cross...
22' Great vision by Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
22' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
21' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Antonio Ruediger
20' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 64%, Chelsea: 36%.
19' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
19' Kyle Walker is penalised for pushing Hakim Ziyech.
18' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Goal kick for Chelsea.
17' Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
17' Malang Sarr clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
17' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
16' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea trips Phil Foden
15' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
14' John Stones sends a header towards goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is there to comfortably save it
14' Raheem Sterling puts in a cross...
14' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
13' Joao Cancelo sees his shot deflected off target
13' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Raheem Sterling puts in a cross...
13' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Joao Cancelo sends a long ball upfield.
12' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
11' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Raheem Sterling from Manchester City is ruled offside.
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 63%, Chelsea: 37%.
10' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea is ruled offside.
10' Could be a good chance here as Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Chelsea start a counter attack.
10' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
8' Malang Sarr relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Kevin De Bruyne swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' After a tactical foul, Marcos Alonso sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
7' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raheem Sterling
7' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
6' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
5' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
5' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 64%, Chelsea: 36%.
4' Poor play by Kepa Arrizabalaga as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
4' Aymeric Laporte sends a long ball upfield.
4' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
3' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea is ruled offside.
3' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
2' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left 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' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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