Man City vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and final score as De Bruyne scores brilliant winner

Follow the reaction as City moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a 1-0 win over Chelsea

Kevin De Bruyne scores a wonderful curling finish (Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)

Follow live reaction after Manchester City increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points as Kevin De Bruyne’s sublime strike earned the defending champions a 1-0 win over second-placed Chelsea.

De Bruyne curled an excellent strike past Kepa Arrizabalaga from outside of the box in the 70th minute to hand the hosts a victory they thoroughly deserved after a commanding performance against the European champions.

City dominated possession in the first half but Jack Grealish was denied an opening goal when Kepa blocked his shot with an outstretched leg. Romelu Lukaku, who had a poor game for the visitors, went close after the break but saw a curling effort saved by Ederson.

Chelsea continued to struggle to create chances, despite the introduction of Mason Mount and Timo Werner from the bench, and the defeat is a significant blow to their hopes of challenging for the title.

Follow all the reaction to Man City vs Chelsea below:

Man City vs Chelsea

• 70 min: Kevin De Bruyne scores wonderful solo goal

[15 January 2022 17:52 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Man Utd

21 mins: Matic makes a forward run through the middle and is given the ball by Fernandes. He gets to the box but can’t slip in Elanga before he loses possession.

[15 January 2022 17:50 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Man Utd

18 mins: Save! Redemption for Emi Martinez! Telles swings a cross into the box from the left wing and tries to pick out Edinson Cavani. The striker manages to squueze in front of Lucas Digne but can’t guide the ball at goal. He misses it but the ball breaks for Mason Greenwood. He runs into a shot and blasts it at goal but Martinez is out quickly to charge him down and make a vital save for Villa!

[15 January 2022 17:46 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Man Utd

15 mins: Lucas Digne makes a run down the left wing and tries to collect a chipped pass from Tyrone Mings but he’s quickly put under pressure from Victor Lindelof and can’t keep the ball in play.

One of the big differences for United today is their energy levels. They’re playing at pace, passing quickly and closing down the ball well.

[15 January 2022 17:43 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Man Utd

12 mins: Chance! Manchester United come close to a second as Fred flicks the ball into the left side of the box. Cash is rooted to the spot and Elanga leaps over him to win the ball in the air. He gets a good connection on the ball but fires it into the wrong side of the netting.

[15 January 2022 17:40 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Man Utd

9 mins: This has already been a different performance from Manchester United. Alex Telles and Anthony Elanga look really sharp on the left wing and Bruno Fernandes will gain lots of confidence from the goal.

Morgan Sanson tricks his way between Fernandes and Elanga before driving towards the box. He’s closed down by Telles who leaves the ball for Raphael Varane and the centre-back completes the clearance.

[15 January 2022 17:38 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Aston Villa 0 - 1 Man Utd (Fernandes, 6’)⚽️

6 mins: United are in front! Telles is brought down now deep in Villa’s half and United win another free kick in a dangerous area. Telles and Fernandes stand over the deadball, situated just wide of the box on the left. Telles gently rolls it to Fernandes who brings it inside and blasts one at goal. It flies through the cluster of bodies and bounces just in front of Emi Martinez.

This is a howler from the goalkeeper! The ball bounces up nicely and Martinez attempts to collect the ball into his chest. He drops it and the ball bounces through his legs and crosses the line!

[15 January 2022 17:34 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 0 Man Utd

4 mins: Fernandes delivers consecutive corners into the Aston Villa box but neither really trouble the home side. Elanga is given the ball on the left wing and draws Cash into a making a foul. Telles curls the resultant free kick into the six-yard box but Ollie Watkins pops up at the near post to deal with the cross.

[15 January 2022 17:32 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 0 Man Utd

3 mins: Good defending from Ezri Konsa. Alex Telles chips the ball into the box as Anthony Elanga makes a run in behind Matty Cash. Konsa comes across, beats Elanga to the ball and heads it behind for a corner.

[15 January 2022 17:31 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 0 - 0 Man Utd

Kick off: Manchester United get the game underway with Bruno Fernandes kicking it back to Nemanja Matic. It’s quickly worked over to the right wing where Diogo Dalot runs the ball out of play.

[15 January 2022 17:27 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa vs Man Utd

There’s a good atmosphere inside Villa Park. Philippe Coutinho stayed out after the warm-ups to wave to the fans and get them in the zone. Bruno Fernandes captains Manchester United today and leads out the visitors. They need to put in a good performance tonight but Aston Villa will be difficult to beat.