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Man City 1-1 Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea earn a deserved point against the champions

Chris Wilson
Saturday 17 February 2024 15:10 EST
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Manchester City gave up ground in the Premier League title race as they were held to a draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola will believe his team deserved more after they dominated possession and created a plethora of chances for Erling Haaland that were not taken.

Mauricio Pochettino set up his Chelsea team to counterattack with the pace of Raheem Sterling leading the line and it was the former City man who opened the scoring. Nicolas Jackson breaking down the right before slipping the ball to him. Sterling dribbled into the box, cut inside of Kyle Walker, and curled a cool finish past Ederson.

Chelsea tried to hold onto their slim lead and even switched to five at the back, but City turned up the heat several degrees. The pushed, repeatedly whipping crosses and set pieces into the box and earned a reprieve thanks to crunch player Rodri who popped up inside the final 10 minutes to get them level.

City couldn’t push on for the winner though and Chelsea made it through stoppage time to secure a brilliant result against the champions.

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GOAL! Manchester City 0-1 Chelsea

41 mins: GOAL! Sterling against his old side!

Jackson is played in down the right, much like Gusto was for his opportunity, but he plays a great ball across to Sterling. He can’t get a shot away initially, but he cuts back inside and places it past Ederson’s right, placing it into the far corner.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:15
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

38 mins: Gallagher is struggling here, but it looks like one that he’ll be able to run off.

City have provided some uncharacteristically sloppy play but have the ball again, knocking it around the Chelsea box but failing to really penetrate.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:13
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

36 mins: That Sterling opportunity looked like he would have been offside, but if not that’s two excellent chances for Chelsea to take the lead. They’ve been fairly impressive so far, and have had the best chances while only once being really threatened themselves.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:09
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

34 mins: Caicedo comes through the back of De Bruyne, and he’s finally booked. A lot of time to play against City on a booking.

From the free-kick, Foden’s ball in is cleared by Colwill.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:07
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

32 mins: Chelsea are just lacking a little bit of quality in the final part of their attacks. Sterling is the latest culprit, with a poor touch after he’s sent through with a ball over the top. The ball runs to Ederson, who sets up a counter, but Doku’s shot is right at Petrovic.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:05
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

30 mins: Caicedo is checked for a red card challenge after following through on Doku, but is cleared by VAR. There’s a lull in attacking activity as Doku sends in a cross which is headed away.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:04
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

27 mins: There’s a check for a penalty as Haaland looks to have been rugby tackled almost, but VAR clears it. De Bruyne swings in a free-kick, but Haaland can only head it onto Gallagher’s back.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 18:00
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

26 mins: Gusto’s ball was a little behind Jackson, so it may be unfair to call it a bad touch. In any case, that’s the best opportunity so far, and Chelsea fans will feel they should be ahead.

The Blues keep the pressure on, with Palmer curling a ball into the box looking for Sterling, but City defend well and clear.

On the counter, De Bruyne pops up on the left and does well to carry it past Disasi, but his one-two with Haaland ends with a corner, which is cleared.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 17:59
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

22 mins: CLOSE! Palmer does excellently in the City half to take a couple of players out of the game, and releases Gusto down the right-hand side. The Frenchman squares to Nico Jackson, whose touch isn’t great and it allows Ederson to close him down. The Brazilian makes a good save, and it’s cleared.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 17:56
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Manchester City 0-0 Chelsea

20 mins: Haaland’s chance remains the only clear-cut opportunity for either side. City look a little more settled now, though Haaland’s poor touch means they miss the chance at a counter.

Chris Wilson17 February 2024 17:53

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