THAT’S A WRAP
So Manchester City came out on top in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the Premier League season so far and deservedly so.
The Cityzens came flying out the blocks conjuring up huge amounts of possession and not allowing Chelsea to play their game.
However, shots on target was missing from the first 45 minutes and when you consider the masses of talent on the field at the time, it was hard to believe.
Whatever Thomas Tuchel said to his side at half-time stuck in their brains because the hosts came out in the second half with a point to prove.
City still controlled a lot of the ball but Chelsea looked much more threatening than they did in the entirety of the first half.
But the dominance of Pep side eventually paid off when Mendy watched Gabriel Jesus’ deflected shot roll past him into the back of the net.
As the Chelsea gaffer said, Chelsea pushed hard for the equaliser but it was leaving gaps at the back and if it wasn’t for some outstanding saves from Mendy, City could have left Stamford Bridge with more than one goal.
Pep and City finally get one over Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea on their fourth attempt but let’s see what happens when the sides meet again at the Etihad later on in the season.
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The visitors were superb this afternoon but If Manchester City thought that they had their work cut out today, then I’m afraid it doesn’t get any easier.
On Tuesday, the Cityzens will be travelling to Le Parc des Princes where they’ll be taking on that club full of superstars named Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
And then Pep Guardiola’s side are involved in another title contender match-up but this time, against former Premier League winners Liverpool at Anfield.
ROUND THE CORNER
Thomas Tuchel and co will need to pick themselves up and dust themselves down because next up for Chelsea in the Premier League is Southampton back here at the Bridge followed by a trip a couple miles away from home to Brentford in what is due to be a mouth-watering tie.
But before those two games, Thomas Tuchel’s side are set to hop on a flight to Turin where 2x UEFA Champions League winners Juventus will be waiting for them on match-day two of this campaign's Champions League.
