Chelsea vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Manchester City's latest Premier League title defence is quickly into it's stride with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Although they had an xG of 0.82 compared to their opponents' 1.23, Pep Guardiola's side broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, as Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for the club with a neat finish. Nicolas Jackson was denied an equaliser by the offside flag just before the break, before City wrapped up the points six minutes from time through former Blues midfielder Mateo Kovacic's long-range effort. Stretching their unbeaten league run to 24 matches, the Citizens will look to extend that when they host newly promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chelsea turn their attention to Europe in midweek, as they face Servette in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off. That's all for today, thank you for joining us. Until next time, goodbye!
Chelsea vs Manchester City
With one of the game's final attacks, Fernandez unleashes a fierce drive from 25 yards. It is straight down the throat of Ederson, who pushes the ball into the air before gathering at the second attempt.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Palmer looks to threaten late on against his former club. He shoots from the edge of the box, but his effort is tame and off target.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
We are into the first of five additional minutes at the end of this game. The job is almost done for City.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Doku is not finished yet as he embarks on a jinking run into the area from the left flank. He looks to cut the ball back to a team-mate, but Chelsea thwart him.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Guardiola's side have the ball and are firmly in control of their destiny. They neatly maintain possession and their supporters cheer every successfully completed pass.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
City lead 2-0 and, as things stand, they are set to win a record-extending 10th successive Premier League match by a margin of two or more goals. That is unless Chelsea can launch a late revival.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Chelsea are beginning a top-flight campaign against the reigning champions for the first time in over half a century. The Blues last did so when facing Arsenal at Highbury on the opening day of the 1971-72 season, with the Gunners winning 3-0.
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