Match Summary: Chelsea 4, Manchester City 4
November 12, 2023
In a remarkable clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Manchester City shared the honors in a thrilling 4-4 draw. The match showcased eight goals and constant momentum shifts between the two teams.
Despite Chelsea's recent 4-1 victory over Tottenham, this time there was no clear winner at the final whistle. Nevertheless, Chelsea demonstrated their ability to compete with the top teams in the Premier League, delivering an impressive display of attacking football and determination.
Manchester City took the lead from the penalty spot, but Chelsea quickly responded, with Thiago Silva heading in Conor Gallagher's corner and Raheem Sterling scoring against his former club. City leveled with a corner before half-time, and the second half saw a seesaw battle, including goals from Erling Haaland, Nicolas Jackson, and Cole Palmer from a penalty.
The match was not only a showcase of football skills but also began with a poignant moment of silence on Remembrance Sunday at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea Pensioners led the teams onto the pitch, and both sides wore Poppies on their shirts to honor those who have lost their lives in conflicts worldwide.
Chelsea had a promising start, displaying excellent passing football, and despite City's quality, the Blues looked threatening. The first half saw twists, with Chelsea equalizing twice, first through Thiago Silva's header and then with Raheem Sterling's close-range finish.
The frantic first half continued with both teams creating chances, but City found an equalizer just before the break through Manuel Akanji's powerful header. The second half began with City taking the lead again, but Chelsea responded with goals from Nicolas Jackson and a composed finish by Raheem Sterling, making it 3-3.
In a thrilling turn of events, Jackson scored again to put Chelsea in the lead, but City seemed to secure a late victory with a deflected shot from Rodri. However, Chelsea fought back once more, earning a penalty in injury time. Cole Palmer converted from the spot, securing a 4-4 draw in a match filled with excitement.
The action-packed game was not short of drama, even experiencing a late downpour. Despite Rodri's deflected shot giving City the lead, Palmer's penalty ensured a share of the points. The next fixture for Chelsea is an away trip to Newcastle United on November 25 after the international break.
Teams:
Chelsea (4-3-3): Sanchez; James, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo, Gallagher; Palmer, Jackson, Sterling.
Man City (3-4-2-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Foden, Rodri, Akanji, Doku; Alvarez, Silva; Haaland.
Scorers:
Thiago Silva 29, Sterling 37, Jackson 67, Palmer 90+5 (Chelsea); Haaland 25, 47, Akanji 45+1, Rodri 86 (Man City).
Bookings:
Cucurella 23, Palmer 24, Caicedo 60, Jackson 90+4, Sterling 90+7 (Chelsea); Doku 56, Rodri 72, Grealish 90+4 (Man City).
Referee:
Anthony Taylor
Crowd:
39,532