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Manchester City was able to win over Chelsea. The Citizens won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Julian Alvarez.
Man City vs Chelsea in continuation Premier League took place at the Etihad Stadium Sunday (21/5/2023) evening WIB. Man City, which has ensured the Premier League title, has backed up its main pillars a lot.
Even so, the host can still appear to attack. They could score through Julian Alvarez in the 12th minute.
The 1-0 score for Man City lasted until the first half ended.
After the break, Man City began to play several stars such as Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones. However, Man City failed to score an additional goal.
Likewise with the Blues who were unable to equalize. Even though the match in the second half was interesting with buying and selling attacks going on
Man City closed the game with a 1-0 win. These results make them more stable at the top of the standings with 88 points.
Meanwhile, Chelsea sank in 12th place with 43 points.
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Course of the Match
Man City was able to dominate from the early minutes of the match. Their attack was able to produce a goal in the 12th minute.
Gol!!! Starting from Wesley Fofana’s wrong pass, Cole Palmer, who got the ball, immediately handed it to Julian Alvarez. Alvarez fired a low shot into the right corner of the goal which was unstoppable by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
In the 24th minute, Chelsea almost doubled their advantage. Palmer, who stabbed from the left side, tried to release the ball at the far post. Trevoh Chalobah saved the Blue after being able to throw the ball towards the goal.
Phil Foden also had an opportunity through his chip kick. His efforts were fruitless because the ball was wide.
Chelsea slowly started to get away from Man City’s pressure entering the middle of the first half. Raheem Sterling was threatening when he received a through ball from Kai Havertz. Stefan Ortega performed brilliantly to save Man City’s goal using his feet.
Chelsea got a golden opportunity in the 35th minute. Conor Gallagher was free in front of goal to head in Lewis Hall’s cross. Goalposts but thwart Gallagher’s effort to score.
No additional goals until halftime. Score 1-0 to Man City closed the first half.
Chelsea are trying to catch up immediately kicked off. Hall threatens but Ortega can still save.
Man City responded in the 58th minute. Mahrez’s free kick can be grabbed by Kelvin Phillips. Chelsea, who is now saved by the goalpost from conceding.
The equalizing goal for the visitors came very close in the 65th minute. Sterling’s shot was unable to be muffled by Ortega, but the goal didn’t happen because John Stones was able to block the ball on the goal line.
In the 73rd minute, Alvarez scored a goal after copying Mahrez’s pass. However, this goal was disallowed because Mahrez went first handball.
Mykhailo Mudryk wasted chances in stoppage time. Freed on the left side of the penalty box, his shot just soared away.
Man City can maintain a 1-0 lead until the game is over.
Player lineup
Manchester City: Stefan Ortega; Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji (John Stones 57″), Aymeric Laporte (Rodri 78′), Sergio Gomez (Kevin De Bruyne 78′); Rico Lewis, Kalvin Phillips, Phil Foden; Riyad Mahrez (Erling Haaland 74′)Julian Alvarez, Cole Palmer.
Chelsea:Kepa Arrizabalaga; Trevoh Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Wesley Flying; Cesar Azpilicueta, Enzo Fernandez, Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Carney Chukwuemek 81′)Lewis Hall (Kalidou Koulibaly 81′); Conor Gallagher (Mykhailo Mudryk 69′); Kai Havertz (Chrisian Pulisic 85′), Raheem Sterling (Noni Madueke 69′).
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