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Premier League
Mar 4, 2018 at 4pm UK
 
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1-0

Silva (46')
FT(HT: 0-0)
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Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso: 'Chelsea had attitude problem at Manchester City'
Defender Marcos Alonso claims that Chelsea had problems with their "attitude" during their 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
Mar 6, 12:59
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville defends his criticism of Chelsea after Antonio Conte bites back
Gary Neville insists that he stands by his criticism of Chelsea's performance against Manchester City after Antonio Conte hit back.
Mar 5, 21:16
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Former Chelsea midfielder Vinnie Jones defends Antonio Conte tactics at Man City
Former Chelsea midfielder Vinnie Jones claims that Antonio Conte was right to use defensive tactics against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 5, 16:10
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Dennis Wise criticises Antonio Conte substitutions
Former Chelsea captain Dennis Wise questions Antonio Conte's tactics and substitutions during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 5, 15:47
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard unsure over future role
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that he is unsure whether manager Antonio Conte plans to use him as a false nine again in the future.
Mar 5, 14:20
Bernardo Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Bernardo Silva delighted with Manchester City response
Midfielder Bernardo Silva says that he has been delighted with Manchester City's response to last month's FA Cup defeat to Wigan Athletic.
Mar 5, 13:34
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea did not play to their qualities'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that his side 'did not play to their qualities' in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 5, 10:51
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'Chelsea are not in a crisis'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that his side are not in a "crisis" following their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
Mar 5, 10:09
Sergio Aguero in action during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero is at the top of his game'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that Sergio Aguero's current form is the best that he has seen during his time at the club.
Mar 5, 10:01
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City are unstoppable'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he has no regrets with the way he set his side out to face an "unstoppable" Manchester City side at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 4, 20:46
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte hits back at Chelsea critics
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hits back at Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp following their criticism of his side's performance in their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 4, 20:36
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola not focused on breaking records
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that he is solely focused on winning trophies this season, rather than seeing his side break records.
Mar 4, 20:25
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City were better than Chelsea in every aspect'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that his side were "better" than Chelsea in every aspect during their 1-0 win over the champions at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 4, 20:18
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails "outstanding" Manchester City performance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola heaps praise on his side for their "outstanding" performance during the 1-0 win over defending champions Chelsea.
Mar 4, 19:28
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'We tried to have patience'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that he was forced to send his side out in damage limitation mode for their Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Mar 4, 19:18
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City one step closer to title'
Pep Guardiola acknowledges the importance of Manchester City's 1-0 win over Chelsea, admitting that his side are now within touching distance of the title.
Mar 4, 18:25

The Match

Match Report

Bernardo Silva's goal 34 seconds after the restart earns Man City a 1-0 win over Chelsea and takes Pep Guardiola's side one step closer to the Premier League title.

Live Commentary

Relive how Bernardo Silva's rapid second-half goal earned Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Etihad.

Team News

Alvaro Morata is dropped to the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash with champions-elect Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Preview

Sports Mole brings you predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.

Head to Head
Dec 3, 2016 12.30pm
Man City
1-3
Chelsea
Cahill (45' og.)
Otamendi (17'), Navas (81')
Aguero (97'), Fernandinho (97')
Costa (60'), Willian (70'), Hazard (90')
Kante (50'), Chalobah (98'), Fabregas (98')
Feb 21, 2016 4pm
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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