Last updated on January 26, 2025
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Haaland and Foden combined to lift City back into the Premier League’s top four.
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Manchester City overcame an early setback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden leading the charge.
Chelsea struck first in the 3rd minute when Noni Madueke capitalized on a mistake by City’s debutant, Abdukodir Khusanov. Nicolas Jackson provided the assist, setting up Madueke for an easy finish.
City responded before halftime, with Josko Gvardiol scoring in the 42nd minute after a rebound from Matheus Nunes’ shot.
Haaland’s Decisive Strike
Sanchez’s blunder handed Man City the victory.
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The second half saw a crucial mistake from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
He misjudged a long ball from Ederson, allowing Haaland to outmuscle Trevoh Chalobah and chip in his 18th Premier League goal of the season.
An incredible Ederson assist, a sublime @ErlingHaaland finish! 🍟 pic.twitter.com/inTgnv5til
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 25, 2025
Foden sealed the win in the 87th minute, finishing off a lay-off from Haaland for his fifth goal in four games.
Key Takeaways
- Haaland & Foden Deliver: Both attackers were in top form, with Haaland scoring and assisting, while Foden continued his fine run of form.
- Sanchez’s Costly Error: The Chelsea keeper made his fifth mistake leading to a goal this season, exposing a major weak spot.
- Khusanov’s Tough Debut: The 19-year-old Uzbek defender had a rough start, gifting Chelsea their opener before being substituted early in the second half.
What’s Next?
Man City extended their unbeaten league run to six games and climbed back into the Premier League’s top four.
Chelsea, meanwhile, remain without a win in their last 11 meetings with City.
Manchester City will face Club Brugge on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, in a crucial Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium.
A victory is essential for City to secure a play-off spot in the competition.
