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Sunday, September 26, 2021

EPL: Man City trash Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Saturday’s win places City second on the league table, leading Chelsea on goal differences.

• September 25, 2021
Gabriel Jesus

Chelsea suffered first defeat to Manchester City in the English Premier League at home this season on Saturday.

City won by a lone goal at Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel’s boys were unable to find the back of the net. 

Gabriel Jesus’s strikes in the second half secured a deserved win for Manchester City at the bridge.

City had four shots on target and 60 per cent possession of the game, while Chelsea had no shot on target with 40 per cent of possession. 

The Blues have so far won 4 games, drawing one and lost one; garnering 12 points and ranking third in the league table.

Saturday’s win placed City second on the league table, leading Chelsea on goal differences.

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