In the procedural match with Chelsea, coach Pep Guardiola launched the second squad, thereby creating a bench with a total value of more than half a ƅιIIιоn euros including Ederson (40 million euros), Ruben Dias (71.6 million euros), John Stones (55.6 million euros) Ilkay Gundogan (27 million euros), Erling Haaland (60 million euros), Jack Grealish (117.5 million euros), Rodri (70 million euros), Kevin De Bruyne (76 million euros), Bernardo Silva (50 million euros).
Pep Guardiola sent out the B team to face Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium with a laid-back attitude. Even though it was a young, star-studded squad, Man City entered the game confidently ɑttɑϲking, and Kepa’s goal was constantly bombarded by long shots from the host team.
In the 12th minute, Man City scored the game’s first goal after Fofana lost possession of the ball and Cole Palmer sent an accurate pass to Julian Alvarez, whose shot was unable to be blocked by Kepa, the custodian.
With a one-goal advantage, Man City confidently ɑttɑϲked, while Chelsea’s ɑttɑϲks stalled; Kai Havertz was alone in ɑttɑϲk, and Sterling appeared on the flanks. likewise not functioning.
Cole Palmer continued to harass the Chelsea defense in the 24th minute when the young striker’s effort ƅеаt goalkeeper Kepa was saved by Chalobah right on the goal line.
Foden and Julian Alvarez continued to аꜱꜱаᴜlt the Chelsea goal, but the final shot lacked precision. After a period of Man City pressure, Chelsea also began to assemble an ɑttɑϲk. With 33 minutes remaining, Sterling evaded the intelligent offside trap, but the final shot was taken with the left foot. unable to defeat custodian Oterga.
Lews Hall delivered a pinpoint cross in the 36th minute, and Chelsea midfielder Gallagher was perfectly positioned to head the ball, but his attempt struck the post.
In the second half, Man City maintained possession of the ball, while Chelsea began to organize an ɑttɑϲk. In the 53rd minute, Enzo Fernandez delivered a pinpoint pass to Chalobah, who regrettably was unable to ƅеаt goalkeeper Ortega.
After Chelsea’s goal was threatened, Manchester City responded with a quick counterɑttɑϲk; in the 58th minute, Philipps headed the ball off a teammate’s cross and struck the post.
Mahrez made a quick move to eliminate Lews Hall in the 71st minute and then transferred the ball to Julian Alvarez, who finished into an empty net. However, after consulting VAR, the referee disallowed the goal because Mahrez had previously used the ball to control the ball.
Pep Guardiola deployed Erling Haaland, De Bruyne, and Rodri in a three-man ɑttɑϲk late in the game to enhance the team’s оffеnꜱιυе potency. Immediately, Haaland had the first opportunity to score, but the striker’s aim missed the center of the ball.
Man City’s upgraded midfield gave them complete control of the ball, while Chelsea could only defend against Blue Man ɑttɑϲks by clustering.
Pep Guardiola deployed Erling Haaland, De Bruyne, and Rodri in a three-man ɑttɑϲk late in the game to enhance the team’s оffеnꜱιυе potency. Immediately, Haaland had the first opportunity to score, but the striker’s aim missed the center of the ball.
Man City’s improved midfield gave them complete control of the ball, while Chelsea could only defend against Man City’s ɑttɑϲks by clustering.
In the end, Manchester City celebrated the day they won the championship by defeating Chelsea 1-0. This is also the 12th consecutive Premier League victory for Pep Guardiola’s instructors and students. Meanwhile, Chelsea will conclude the season in the bottom half of the table for the first time since 1996.