Mahrez punishes Chelsea three minutes after entering the field: City move closer to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League

2023-01-05 23:28:54Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Mahrez punishes Chelsea three minutes after entering the field: City move closer
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Manchester City hit the London transfer window, beating Chelsea 1-0 in Thursday's only Premier League game.

A second-half goal from Mahrez was enough for Pep Guardiola's side to see past Potter's men at Stamford Bridge. The Citizens are already within -5 points of leaders Arsenal.

Meanwhile, the bad moment of the Blues continues, in tenth place and eight points away from the European zone. On Sunday, the challenge is repeated in the FA Cup.

Manchester City took full advantage of Arsenal's draw with Newcastle to move within five points of the Gunners. The away win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was decisive, propelling Guardiola's side into second place.

The Blues' crisis continues since Potter took his place on the bench at the London club. Tenth place and eight points from the fifth place worth Europe. The first chance for the locals came with Pulisic in the 19th minute, while Haaland responded in the 38th minute, hitting high. A minute into the first half, Chelsea had a good chance but Chukwuemeka's shot hit the post.

At the beginning of the second half it was the turn of the friends to hit the post with Akè. Signal for City's gear change, also thanks to Guardiola's substitutions. In the field Grealish and Mahrez and after only 3 minutes both combined for the winning goal. After the Englishman's assist in the 63rd minute, everything was easy for the Algerian with an empty net. Chelsea tried to launch the final attack, but it was not enough and on Sunday in Manchester, the FA Cup challenge is repeated.


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