Chelsea vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Chelsea FC 4 - 4 Manchester City FC
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:45
A quite extraordinary eight-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge comes to an end and the teams will share the spoils after a 4-4 draw. The game took a while to catch fire, Haaland putting City ahead in the 25th minute from the spot after being hauled down by Cucurella, but Chelsea responded, levelling through Thiago Silva's header before Sterling scored against his former team to make it 2-1 to the hosts. Back came City, though, as an unmarked Akanji restored parity with a header in first-half added time before Haaland bundled home his second of the game to put the champions 3-2 up. Chelsea would again answer through Jackson to make it three goals apiece, but Rodri appeared to net the winner with four minutes left, firing home via a huge deflection off Thiago Silva to put City on the verge of victory. There would be one final twist, however, as Broja came off the bench to win a penalty after being brought down by Dias before Palmer, against the club whose academy he grew up in, stepped up to fire home from the spot and earn Chelsea a point. The result moves Chelsea up into the top half, and they will look to continue their upturn in form away at injury-hit Newcastle United next Saturday. City miss the chance to extend their lead at the summit to three points, and they have a huge home game with Liverpool to look forward to next weekend. That is all we have for you from Stamford Bridge, so thanks for your company and goodbye!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:36
FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 4-4 MANCHESTER CITY
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:33
Walker is the man trusted to take the free-kick, but his curling effort does not quite dip enough and instead clears the crossbar. It stays 4-4!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:32
Sterling takes out Foden with a really poor challenge and receives a booking. Perhaps more pressing is that City will have a free-kick and a chance to get the ball into the Chelsea box. Does this game have a ninth goal in it?
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:31
Pochettino looks to shore things up by bringing on midfielder Ugochukwu for striker Jackson.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:29
Penalty Goal Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:29
Grealish receives a yellow card for his role in the melee.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:28
Yellow Card Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:28
PENALTY TO CHELSEA!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Chelsea will have the chance to level yet again from the spot as Broja, who has just come off the bench, is wiped out by Dias in the City box. The referee points to the spot, and the hosts will have a spot-kick!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:27
We are well into eight minutes of additional time at the end of this game. Can City see it out?
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:25
Substitution Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo Armando Broja
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:24
That is so, so cruel for Chelsea who have battled back so valiantly in this game but look like they are on the way to defeat.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:21
Assist Erling Braut Haaland
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:20
Grealish tries to cut back and curl a cross over for Haaland at the back post, but the delivery is poor and does not give his striker any chance of reaching it, instead bouncing out for a goal-kick.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:17
Rodri and Gallagher briefly clash in midfield, but things are calmed down before anything worthy of a card happens.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:16
Gallagher tries his luck with an ambitious long-range effort, but his dipping shot clears the crossbar and City will have a goal-kick.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:14
Substitution Julián Álvarez Mateo KovaÄiÄ
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:14
Gusto is okay to continue and makes his way back onto the field, with Chelsea back to the full complement of 11 men.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:13
Gusto lands heavily on his back after challenging for an aerial ball. It gives the teams a much-needed chance to catch their breath after a frantic period.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:11
HUGE CHANCE!!! A golden opportunity for Chelsea to go 4-3 up goes begging as Sterling wins the ball high before nudging it to his right. Gusto is there, but he looks every bit the full-back as he blazes his shot high over the crossbar. That is a huge let-off for the visitors!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:09
A lofted ball over the top teases Ederson out of his goal. The City goalkeeper tries to clear, but the ball inadvertently hits Walker's arm. The home fans scream for a handball, but the incident happened outside the box and therefore VAR cannot intervene.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:08
Rodri bundles Palmer to the turf and receives a yellow card for his troubles.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:06
Twenty minutes to play at Stamford Bridge, and this game could go either way. Chelsea feel like they have the momentum, but you would be a fool to discount City's chances of victory considering their credentials.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:04
City scream for a penalty as Bernardo Silva's attempted cross is blocked by Disasi. The visitors think it has come off his arm, which is high in the air, but replays show the ball came off Disasi's head.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:02
Goal Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:01
Ederson appears to have a bit of a problem, briefly going to the turf to receive a bit of treatment, though he will try and soldier on.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:00
James also makes way, jogging off for Gusto. The Chelsea captain has only just returned from injury, and Pochettino does not want to take too many risks considering the right-back's history.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
18:00
Perhaps sensing the way this game is going, City enjoy a spell of possession to take the sting out of things. Chelsea will be wanting to speed up the tempo to give themselves a chance of getting back into the contest again.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:59
Substitution Enzo Jeremías Fernández Mykhailo Mudryk
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:58
This game is really opening up again with end-to-end action. This time, Foden sees a tame low effort easily saved by Sanchez, but it feels like there are certainly more goals to come.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:56
SAVE! Palmer nearly scores a wonderful individual goal, picking up the ball before driving past three or four City defenders to force himself through on goal. He is one on one with Ederson, but his flicked effort is saved by the City goalkeeper. That was excellent work until the finish from Palmer!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:56
Yellow Card Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:54
Doku, booked a moment ago for diving, is replaced by Grealish on City's left.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:54
Haaland sets Doku away down the left, before the Belgium international cuts in and shoots. His effort is straight at Sanchez, but the Chelsea goalkeeper spills the ball straight back into the danger area. Haaland has made the run into the six-yard box, but the rebound does not fall his way and Chelsea can clear.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:52
Doku tries to win a penalty by taking a tumble in the Chelsea box, and the winger picks up a yellow card for simulation.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:50
Haaland has netted a brace in this match, after failing to score in either of his previous games for City against Chelsea.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:48
Rodri drives into the Chelsea box before teeing up Alvarez, though Sanchez is equal to the 23-year-old's shot. City are pressing for a fourth now.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:46
This City side is relentless. Chelsea have responded before in this game, and they will have to do it again if they are to come away with anything.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:42
Goal Erling Braut Haaland
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:41
City get the ball rolling again for the second half.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:29
Where does this game go from here? Both sides have gone ahead and then let their leads slip, and both head coaches must be both encouraged and frustrated by what they have seen. It is great for the neutral, though, and we are surely set for another 45 minutes of thrills and spills after the interval!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:28
And breathe! The referee blows the whistle to bring a pulsating first half to a close with the scoreline 2-2 at Stamford Bridge. The game took a while to catch fire, but City took the lead with 25 minutes on the clock, Haaland winning the penalty by being hauled down by Cucurella before calmly sending Sanchez the wrong way from the spot. Chelsea responded, though, and levelled just four minutes later, Thiago Silva nodding home from Gallagher's corner, before Pochettino's men took the lead with 37 minutes played, Palmer linking up with James before the right-back crossed for Sterling to tap home at the far post against his former team. City would reply themselves, however, Bernardo Silva picking out an unmarked Akanji with a cross before the centre-back headed home to send the game into the break at two apiece.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:25
HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 2-2 MANCHESTER CITY
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:24
Sterling manages to force the ball through to Jackson, but there are three City defenders around him and they converge to block his shot behind for a corner.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:23
This is the first time since April 1994 that this Premier League fixture has seen both sides score twice in the first half.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:21
That will be hugely frustrating for Chelsea, who have fought so hard to come from a goal down before getting their noses in front. Switch off for one moment against this City side, and they will punish you.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:18
Goal Manuel Obafemi Akanji
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:18
There will be six minutes of additional time at the end of this first half.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:17
Sterling weaves into the City penalty area, but Jackson takes the ball off his toes, shooting himself. The effort is tame and straight at Ederson, who makes the stop.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:16
Foden drives infield before trying to catch Sanchez out at the near post, but the Chelsea goalkeeper is alert to make another save. His role will be huge if Chelsea are to come away with the points.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:15
BIG SAVE!!! Bernardo Silva plays the ball into Haaland, who takes a touch before setting his sights on the bottom right corner. It looks for all the world like he will equalise, but Sanchez makes a vital stop to get down to his left and parry the shot away, preserving Chelsea's lead!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:13
Chelsea are looking to add a quick third here to try and really tighten their grip on this game. This has been some turnaround from the hosts, and what a scalp this would be for Pochettino if his side can pull it off.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:09
Goal Raheem Shaquille Sterling
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:08
Silva is only the fourth different player to score a Premier League goal while aged 39 or older, along with Teddy Sheringham, Dean Windass, and Ryan Giggs.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:07
JUST WIDE! Foden is inches away from putting City back into the lead, cutting onto his left foot before curling goalwards. It looks to be flying in, but the ball arrows agonisingly past the post!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:05
A driving run from Foden gets him into a great crossing position, but he overhits his cross and Haaland, waiting at the back post, can only sidefoot into the side netting from a tight angle. This game has really opened up now.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:04
It is game on at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea will feel justice has been served after the controversial penalty award for Haaland's opener.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:01
Assist Conor John Gallagher
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:00
Goal Thiago Emiliano da Silva
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:00
WHAT A SAVE!!! James takes a free-kick from a great shooting position, and his effort looks to be curling into the top corner, only for Ederson to leap and tip over at full stretch!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
17:00
Haaland has now scored against 19 of the 21 sides he has played against in the Premier League, failing only against Brentford and Liverpool.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:56
Penalty Goal Erling Braut Haaland
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:55
Yellow Card Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:54
PENALTY TO CITY!!! Silva whips a cross from the left-hand side into the penalty area, and Cucurella is draped all over Haaland at the back post. The referee feels he has no choice but to point to the spot, though there will be a VAR check...
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:54
Yellow Card Marc Cucurella Saseta
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:51
Fernandez's cross is cleared, but only to Gallagher 25 yards out. He takes a touch before unleashing a dipping effort goalwards, though it never troubles Ederson, who makes a comfortable stop.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:49
Alvarez whips an outswinging corner to Gvardiol at the back post, but his header is tame and easily saved by Sanchez. That is the first shot on target we have seen in the contest.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:46
City have won their last three Premier League away games against Chelsea, as many victories as they had in their previous 22 visits to Stamford Bridge (five draws, 14 defeats).
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:46
Palmer ignores passing options to instead go for goal himself, looking to make an impression against his former club. It proves to be a poor decision as City get enough players around Palmer to block his eventual shot.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:43
Ten minutes gone at Stamford Bridge, and we are yet to have a real clear-cut chance. Both teams are showing plenty of attacking intent, but the two defences have been on top so far.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:41
Chelsea have lost their last four Premier League meetings with City – all by a 1-0 scoreline – since a 2-1 away win in May 2021. The Blues have not lost five consecutive league games against an opponent since a run of seven against Blackburn Rovers between 1993 and 1996.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:37
Sterling and Cucurella combine down the left, before Foden makes an important challenge to nudge the ball behind for a corner. The set-piece comes to nothing, but it is more encouragement for the hosts.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:36
It has been a lively start from Chelsea, who are looking to get on the front foot and pin the champions back. They have just the one home victory so far this season in the Premier League, but the early signs have been positive for the home crowd.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:33
The hosts kick us off and we are under way!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:31
The two teams enter the Stamford Bridge pitch ahead of a huge Premier League clash for both sides. Chelsea will be looking to build on their win at Spurs, while City could extend their lead at the summit to three points. Who will take the spoils? We will find out shortly!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:28
Guardiola goes with five alterations from his team's last outing, a 3-0 triumph over Young Boys in midweek that secured their place in the Champions League's last 16. John Stones picked up an injury in that game and could be out for a while, with Akanji the man chosen to replace him here. Silva and Rodri come into the midfield for Nunes and Lewis, while Alvarez and Doku are preferred to Kovacic and Grealish.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:24
Mauricio Pochettino makes just the one change from the win at Spurs as Cucurella, once a reported transfer target for City, comes in at left-back for Colwill, who is absent from the squad altogether. Jackson netted a hat-trick in that win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Pochettino will hope he carries that scoring form into this game and beyond after a slow start to Premier League life since arriving from Villarreal. Palmer will start against the side he spent 15 years with, growing through City's academy before joining Chelsea prior to this season, while Sterling also plays against his former team.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:20
SUBS: Matheus Nunes, Scott Carson, Rico Lewis, Stefan Ortega, Oscar Bobb, Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:20
MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol; Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:16
SUBS: Noni Madueke, Armando Broja, Ian Maatsen, Dorde Petrovic, Mykhailo Mudryk, Malo Gusto, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Alex Matos, Benoit Badiashile.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:12
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:08
The winning machine of Pep Guardiola's City continues to roll on, heading into this game top of the Premier League with nine victories in their opening 11 games, though they are only above Liverpool and Arsenal, in second and third respectively, on goal difference. City claimed a historic treble last term, and their start to this one has fans excited for another potentially silverware-laden campaign.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:03
It has been another up-and-down season for the hosts, winning four and losing as many of their opening 12 Premier League games, though just one of those defeats has come in their last five matches and they do seem to have turned a corner. Their last outing saw them win 4-1 at nine-man Tottenham in a thrilling London derby, handing Spurs their first defeat of the campaign.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
16:03
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Chelsea vs Manchester City
15:30
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