Chelsea scored in each half to beat Manchester City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, inflicting their first defeat of the season and preventing them from going back to the top of the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola’s side had the bulk of possession and chances in the opening period, with Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane spurning opportunities, but found themselves a goal down at the break.
In the final minute of the half — and with their first attempt on target — Maurizio Sarri’s side took the lead as N’Golo Kante blasted home from Eden Hazard’s pass.
Kyle Walker had a free kick well saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga as City looked for a way back into the game after the break but Chelsea sealed the points after 77 minutes when, from an Eden Hazard corner, David Luiz looped a header beyond Ederson.
The win saw the Londoners bounce back from their midweek defeat at Wolves and move up to fourth in the table.
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