Chelsea vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Cucurella, who assisted Spain's winner in the Euro 2024 final five weeks ago, goes down and his team-mates indicate for the full-back to be substituted. Maresca responds by sending on Veiga in his place.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
The clock is ticking down for Chelsea, who continue to search for the equaliser. Although, their cause is not helped as Caicedo's attempted pass into a team-mate is inaccurate and trickles aimlessly behind for a goal kick.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Gusto wants a Chelsea penalty after playing the ball against Kovacic's arm in the box. However, the City midfielder's arm was in a natural position and, therefore, the referee correctly opts not to point to the spot.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Having tussled while awaiting a City corner, Haaland and Fernandez continue to bicker. The referee summons both players in a bid to pre-empt anything from potentially spilling over.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Silva fizzes the ball into De Bruyne, who is in stride and has space to take aim from the edge of the box. However, his effort is wide of Sanchez's left post.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
A nervy moment for Ederson as he parries a deep cross from the Chelsea left. Thankfully for him, his team-mates are quick to the loose ball and clear the danger.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
There is a brief concern for City as De Bruyne stays down following a challenge by Fofana. However, the skipper is soon back on his feet and fine to continue.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
NO GOAL! The ball is sent into the Chelsea area towards Haaland. It ricochets kindly to Lewis, who puts it in the net. However, the strike is ruled out with Haaland penalised for a foul on Colwill.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Substitution Roméo Lavia Kiernan Frank Dewsbury-Hall
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