A blistering display from a French international helped Manchester City see off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
A blistering display from a French international helped Manchester City see off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge Manchester City seized on Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth to move within six points of Mikel Arteta’s side with a 3-0 win over Chelsea today at Stamford Bridge. Second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi, and Jeremy Doku were enough for Pep Guardiola’s side to blow Chelsea away. City weren’t at their best in the first half.
But they put their foot down after the interval to pick up a massive three points today. A blistering display from Rayan Cherki was at the heart of Manchester City’s win. The French international showed that he is built for the pressure that comes in a Premier League title race.
Rayan Cherki was superb for Manchester City as they blew Chelsea away at Stamford Bridge. With today’s crucial Premier League fixture delicately poised at nil-all at halftime, Manchester City needed to find a way to win at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Liam Rosenior’s side did have their moments against City in the first half.
But you did sense that Pep Guardiola’s side had gears to up in the second half. That was what transpired and it was Rayan Cherki who inspired his team to a massive 3-0 win. First, it was Rayan Cherki’s pinpoint cross that picked out Nico O’Reilly to head home in the 51st minute to give Manchester City the lead.
Cherki combined well with Antoine Semenyo on the right. He then played an inch-perfect cross with his left foot to pick out Nico O’Reilly. Cherki’s poise stood out as he took his time to produce the moment his team needed.