Gabriel Jesus’s deflected strike seals Manchester City win over Chelsea

This was Manchester City reminding their rivals that they remain the team to beat. Pep Guardiola’s team were at their authoritative best from start to finish, ending Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the season with a wonderfully assured performance, and on this evidence their failure to sign Harry Kane is not going to make it harder for the champions to retain their title.

It had the feel of a statement victory. Gabriel Jesus, a striker playing on the right wing, scored the only goal and City easily could have won by more. They delighted in gaining revenge for their defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League final and it felt like an important moment for Guardiola, who was delighted to end a run of three consecutive defeats against Thomas Tuchel.

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from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/25/chelsea-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report

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