Manchester City bounced back in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Chelsea, thanks to Erling Haaland, who scored the crucial goal in the 68th minute. A long ball from goalkeeper Ederson, a slip by Trevoh Chalobah, and Haaland’s sharp instincts turned the game in City’s favor. Phil Foden later put the result beyond doubt in the dying moments.

A Tough Start for the New Signings

The match saw debuts for Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov under Pep Guardiola. Marmoush came close to scoring in the first minute, but his goal was later ruled out for offside. Meanwhile, Khusanov had a rough outing, as his misplaced pass led to Chelsea’s opener. Noni Madueke capitalized on the error, with Nicolas Jackson setting him up for a smooth finish.

Gvardiol and Haaland Turn the Tide

City equalized before halftime through Josko Gvardiol, who pounced on a rebound after Matheus Nunes’ shot wasn’t fully cleared by Robert Sánchez. From that moment, City took control of the game. Haaland was relentless, threatening Chelsea’s defense before finally curling in a brilliant strike from the edge of the box. Sánchez’s poor positioning only helped Haaland’s cause.

Foden Seals the Deal

In the closing minutes, another long ball from Ederson set up City’s final blow. Kevin De Bruyne, coming off the bench, found Haaland, who unselfishly set up Phil Foden. The Englishman sprinted from midfield and calmly slotted the ball past Sánchez to secure all three points.

A Much-Needed Win

After stumbling in Paris against PSG, Manchester City regains momentum in the Premier League, climbing to fourth place. Meanwhile, Chelsea continues to struggle in their chase for European football. City now shifts their focus to their next Champions League clash against Club Brugge.