Match report

Manchester City Defeats Chelsea 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
1–0
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
May 21, 2023

Manchester City held off a resilient Chelsea side to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their crucial Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. A stunning early goal from Julian Álvarez, assisted by Cole Palmer, gave Manchester City the lead and was enough to seal three points against a determined Chelsea team.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League.
  • • Julian Álvarez scored the only goal of the match at minute 12, assisted by Cole Palmer.
  • • Chelsea's K. Havertz and E. Fernandez both received yellow cards during the game.
  • • Both teams made several substitutions throughout the match to maintain their offensive and defensive strategies.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 3-3-1-3

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 82 R. Lewis (M)
  • 4 K. Phillips (M)
  • 21 Sergio Gómez (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 19 J. Álvarez (F)
  • 80 C. Palmer (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 J. Stones
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 16 Rodri
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 3 Rúben Dias
  • 31 Ederson
  • 10 J. Grealish
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 33 W. Fofana (D)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 14 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 28 César Azpilicueta (M)
  • 5 E. Fernández (M)
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
  • 67 L. Hall (M)
  • 23 C. Gallagher (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 17 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Mudryk
  • 31 N. Madueke
  • 26 K. Koulibaly
  • 30 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 10 C. Pulišić
  • 16 É. Mendy
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 27 D. Fofana
  • 80 E. Wady

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    12' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: C. Palmer
  2. Chelsea
    18' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    K. Havertz

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    57' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Akanji · On: J. Stones
  4. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Argument

  5. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: M. Mudryk
  6. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Sterling · On: Noni Madueke
  7. Manchester City
    73' Manchester City Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Álvarez
  8. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: E. Haaland
  9. Manchester City
    78' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sergio Gómez · On: K. De Bruyne
  10. Manchester City
    78' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aymeric Laporte · On: Rodri
  11. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Hall · On: Kalidou Koulibaly
  12. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  13. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Havertz · On: C. Pulisic

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Chelsea
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 91% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 692 380
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 1.19 1.25
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 633 330
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Julian Álvarez's early goal in the 12th minute set Manchester City on course for victory, despite a late push by Chelsea.
  • ▸ Chelsea was forced to make multiple substitutions following yellow cards and fatigue, which likely impacted their ability to mount a comeback.