In a breathless Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Manchester City played to a captivating 4-4 draw. Cole Palmer, formerly with Manchester City, marked his return with an injury-time penalty, securing Chelsea’s third equalizer. The match featured an 87th-minute deflected shot from Rodri, an Erling Haaland double, and a Manuel Akanji header, initially putting Manchester City in control.
Chelsea, responding through Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, and Nicolas Jackson, earned a well-deserved point in what became an instant classic. Chelsea, inspired by their recent triumph, displayed attacking intent from the start. Levi Colwill’s injury led to Marc Cucurella’s inclusion, who later conceded a penalty, allowing Haaland to open the scoring.
Thiago Silva’s header promptly equalized the score. The game continued with high-class football, featuring contributions from Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling. Palmer released James for Sterling to tap in, Akanji equalized, and Haaland regained the lead with a unique goal.
The second half maintained the relentless pace, witnessing goals from both sides. Chelsea fans expressed frustration at potential missed handball calls. In the end, Palmer’s late penalty secured a 4-4 draw in a match where football truly took center stage.
Here is the highlight video of Chelsea vs. Manchester City, which ended a 4-4 draw.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 16 points.
In the last 12 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Chelsea drawn 4-4 against Manchester City.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 21 goals and conceding 16.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Saturday 25th of November in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 1st in the Premier League with 28 points.
In the last 12 games, it has won 9 times, drawn once, and lost twice. In its last match, Manchester City drawn 4-4 against Chelsea.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 12.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Saturday 25th of November in Manchester.
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