Manchester City pulled off an epic comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium, turning the tide after an early mishap by new defender Abdukodir Khusanov. 😮⚽
The match kicked off with a shocker as Khusanov, making his debut after signing from Lens, misjudged a header back to goalkeeper Ederson. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson swooped in, setting up Noni Madueke to tap in the opener. Not the dream start Khusanov was hoping for! 😬
But the Cityzens didn't let that dampen their spirits. With relentless energy, they pushed forward. Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush, also making his debut, was a constant threat to Chelsea's defense, showing off some serious skills. 🇪🇬🔥
Just before halftime, defender Josko Gvardiol equalized, reacting fastest to a rebound and slotting it home. Game on! 🥳
In the 68th minute, goal machine Erling Haaland spotted Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez off his line and expertly lobbed the ball into the net, giving City the lead. 🎯⚽
Haaland wasn't done yet. Showing he's not just about scoring, he assisted Phil Foden with a perfect pass. Foden sprinted through the middle and sealed the victory with City's third goal. 🏃♂️💨
After the match, Haaland shared his thoughts: \"When we had the start like we did it is difficult, but we played really well and we kept on going. We need to lock it in the back and keep going attacking-wise.\" 💪
Despite Khusanov's tough debut, manager Pep Guardiola remained supportive: \"Any player can make a mistake. He's so young. He will learn.\" 🙌
The win boosts Manchester City to fourth place in the league, just one point ahead of Chelsea, who drop to sixth. With this kind of determination, City fans have plenty to be excited about! 🔵✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
