Manchester City turned a rocky start into a dazzling comeback against Chelsea on Saturday, clinching a 3-1 victory that had fans on the edge of their seats! 🌟 New defender Abdukodir Khusanov, making his debut, gifted Chelsea an early lead after a defensive blunder—but City’s resilience stole the show. 💪
Erling Haaland and Phil Foden delivered knockout punches in the second half, while 20-year-old Khusanov’s nightmare debut (complete with an awkward collision and yellow card) ended with a supportive pep talk from Pep Guardiola. 🫂 \"We kept pushing,\" said Haaland post-match, channeling true #ComebackEnergy.
Key moments:
- ⚽ Chelsea’s Noni Madueke pounced on Khusanov’s mistake for 0-1.
- 🔄 Defender Josko Gvardiol leveled before halftime with a rebound strike.
- 🚀 Haaland’s cheeky lob over keeper Robert Sanchez put City ahead.
- 🔥 Foden sealed the deal with a clinical counterattack!
Guardiola’s squad now sits 4th in the Premier League, while Chelsea drops to 6th. Talk about a rollercoaster! 🎢
Reference(s):
cgtn.com