Manchester City Extends Lead with Commanding Win Over ChelseaManchester City Extends Lead with Commanding Win Over Chelsea Manchester City cemented their grip on the Premier League title race with a commanding 4-0 victory over rivals Chelsea on Saturday. The reigning champions put on a dominant display at the Etihad Stadium, extending their lead at the summit to eight points. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring in the 20th minute, curling a sumptuous free-kick into the top corner. Sergio Aguero doubled the advantage just before half-time, finishing off a swift counter-attack. In the second half, Manchester City continued their relentless pressure. Raheem Sterling added a third in the 56th minute with a clinical strike, while Gabriel Jesus completed the rout in the 78th minute. Chelsea, who had started the day in third place, were outplayed from start to finish. Their defense was unable to handle the attacking prowess of Manchester City, while their own chances in front of goal were few and far between. The victory was a statement of intent from Manchester City. They have now won their last eight Premier League games and are showing no signs of slowing down. Pep Guardiola’s side are now firm favorites to retain the title. For Chelsea, the defeat is a major setback in their hopes of securing a top-four finish. They remain in fourth place for the time being, but are now five points behind Arsenal with six games remaining. Manchester City’s next challenge is a trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday. They will then return to Premier League action next weekend with a home game against Brighton.
