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Manchester City close gap in title race with emphatic victory at Chelsea
After a season dominated by long throws, tortured set-piece routines and rigid football, a killer blend of artistry and firepower is threatening to deliver another domestic treble for Manchester City. They have stirred when it matters most, crushing Liverpool in the FA Cup last weekend, and have their gaze firmly fixed on wounded prey after closing the gap on Arsenal with an expert destruction of Chelsea at a flat Stamford Bridge.
TL;DR
- Manchester City defeated Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
- Nico O’Reilly scored the opening goal, and Marc Guéhi added the second.
- Rayan Cherki provided key assists, showcasing creative brilliance.
- The win reduced Arsenal's lead in the title race to six points, with City having a game in hand.
- Chelsea missed injured Reece James and suspended Enzo Fernández, showing immaturity and lack of ruthlessness.
- City's victory follows their FA Cup win against Liverpool.