Chelsea Stunned by Unbeaten Manchester CityChelsea Stunned by Unbeaten Manchester City In a highly anticipated clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea fell to a shock 1-0 defeat against an imperious Manchester City side that maintained their unbeaten run in the Premier League. The match began with Chelsea looking sharp, but it was City who struck first against the run of play. In the 8th minute, Riyad Mahrez floated a delicious cross into the box, which was expertly headed home by Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker, seemingly born to score goals, effortlessly guided the ball past Edouard Mendy and into the net. Chelsea struggled to respond to the early setback, as City dominated possession and kept the home side pinned back in their own half. Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva orchestrated play with ease, creating numerous chances for their teammates. Despite Chelsea’s best efforts, they were unable to penetrate City’s solid defense. John Stones and Rúben Dias formed an impenetrable wall at the heart of the backline, while Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo provided constant support down the flanks. The Blues had a few half-chances, but they were either squandered or expertly saved by Ederson. Hakim Ziyech fired wide from a good position, while Christian Pulisic’s header was brilliantly tipped over the bar. As the game wore on, Chelsea’s frustration grew, and they began to unravel. Mateo Kovacic was shown a red card in the 68th minute for a reckless tackle, leaving the Blues with 10 men. This only further weakened their hopes of mounting a comeback. City took full advantage of their numerical superiority and continued to press for a second goal. However, Chelsea’s defense, led by Thiago Silva, held firm and they escaped with only a single-goal deficit. The final whistle blew, and Stamford Bridge was left in stunned silence. Chelsea’s title hopes have suffered a major blow, while City continue to march towards the championship with relentless consistency.
