Manchester City has secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, marking Pep Guardiola’s second win this season against his former assistant, Enzo Maresca.
The match started fast, with Chelsea taking an early lead. Noni Madueke scored in the third minute, capitalizing on an error by Manchester City’s debutant, Abdukodir Khusanov.
City fought back and equalized just before halftime. Josko Gvardiol found the net in the 42nd minute, finishing a rebound after Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez saved Matheus Nunes’ shot.
In the second half, Erling Haaland gave Manchester City the lead in the 68th minute. He scored with a calm finish, taking advantage of Sanchez’s mistake as the keeper came too far off his line. Phil Foden sealed the win for City in the 87th minute, finishing neatly after Haaland’s strong hold-up play.
Chelsea’s next game is on Monday, February 3, when they host West Ham United. It will be a special match as Graham Potter returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since being dismissed as Chelsea’s manager in April 2023.