Premier League – matchday 20 – 04/01/26 – 18:33
| time | icon | player | homeTime | homeIcon | homePlayer | score | awayPlayer | awayIcon | awayTime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| goal by Tijjani Reijnders after 42′, 1 – 0 | |||||||||
| goal door Enzo Fernández at 90+4′, 1 – 1 |
A victory that seemed to have already been won, still slipped through the fingers. Manchester City controlled the game against Chelsea for a long time and took the deserved lead through Reijnders. The visitors mainly held their ground and lived in hope. Until deep into injury time, Enzo Fernandez scored an unexpected point after a quick counter: 1-1.
Another crazy final phase in the Premier League today.
What seemed to be heading for an economical but controlled home win for Manchester City for a long time, ended up at 1-1 after a late goal (still approved by the VAR).
However, the game got off to a difficult start and was characterized for a long time by intensity and organization, but few real opportunities. City clearly had possession of the ball and pinned Chelsea deep, while the visitors mainly tried to survive and were waiting for a mistake.
City gradually tightened the screws. Haaland saw a deflected attempt saved by Jorgensen and moments later curled a ball against the inside of the post.
It was a stay of execution: in minute 42, after a pass towards Haaland, the ball fell back at the feet of Reijnders, who broke free and scored unstoppably: 1-0.
In conclusion
The match took on a different face after the break due to injuries at City. Gvardiol was forced off early in the second half, putting Khusanov in the heart of the defense. Ruben Dias also later dropped out and was replaced by Aké.
Chelsea sensed their moment and gained extra momentum with the arrival of Liam Delap, who immediately brought a threat with his power. He turned away Khusanov and forced City goalkeeper Donnarumma into his first real intervention with an effort to the chest.
Chelsea gradually gained a little more grip. Yet for a long time it remained only half chances and a lot of defensive work for the Londoners.
City seemed to be on its way to three points, until the match turned in the 94th minute. After a sudden counter, the ball fell at the feet of Enzo Fernández, who finished in two times after a messy phase in front of goal. The VAR still considered the moment, but approved the goal: 1-1.
An unexpected but very valuable point for Chelsea, who played in survival mode for a match. And a missed opportunity for Manchester City, who should have killed the game.
Related:
Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
The VAR reviewed the images again and confirmed the goal for Chelsea.
Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) is in the right place to put the rebound into goal.
Save from Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), who manages to parry the ball while diving.
Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) pulls out…
Chelsea comes up and that seems to create an opportunity, but Enzo Fernández just can’t reach the ball.
Free kick for Chelsea. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) held an opponent and the referee saw it.
An extra 6 minutes will be added.
The ref whistles for a foul, Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) has made a handball.
Liam Delap (Chelsea) kicks at goal, but his shot goes wide.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Jéremy Doku (Manchester City).
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Rodri (Manchester City).
