I feel like I've been in a good zone for the past two or three years. I have had to work on my game and be a better player and person. We don't focus on the Premier League table. There are still 63 points to play for so we just have to take it game by game. John StonesSky Sports Credit: @OptaJoe Twitter Match stats from Stamford Bridge After a first half edged by the hosts, City found their class at the start of the second period and ended as deserved winners. Full time - Chelsea 0-1 Man City Paul Tierney calls time on this capital clash, and Manchester City will take three points back north with them as they close the gap on leaders Arsenal to five. The only goal of the game came courtesy of substitute Riyad Mahrez with a close range finish, laid on for him by fellow sub Jack Grealish.
Chelsea 0 Man City 1 LIVE RESULT: Mahrez goal seals victory as Guardiola's side close gap to Arsenal - updatesLive BlogMAN ON Updated: 17:55 ET, Jan 5 2023MANCHESTER CITY closed the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to five points with a 1-0 win over Chelsea. Riyad Mahrez put the visitors ahead with a tap-in after a brilliant cross from Jack Grealish midway through the second half. And Pep Guardiola's side managed to hang on despite some late pressure from a young Chelsea side. Start time: 8pm TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Premier League Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Cucurella, Zakaria, Kovacic, Pulisic, Ziyech, Sterling, Havertz Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan (C), Bernardo, Haaland, Foden JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply) Follow ALL the action with our live blog below… That's all from Stamford Bridge Gunners beware! The Manchester City title charge is coming! Pep Guardiola utilised his expensive squad of stars to turn a tough Stamford Bridge test in his favour tonight as they closed the gap at the top to five points.
They're not creating any chances, but through Gallagher's enthusiasm, they are giving City something to think about. Don't rule out a surprise twist yet. 81. Zakaria is going to complete 90 minutes of football for Chelsea for the first time this evening. A combination of hard work, persistence and the luck of his teammates dropping like flies, has made the Swiss midfielder a key component of Graham Potter's team. 80. It's headless, but my word is it entertaining. I'm talking about Conor Gallagher's one-man press, of course.
Chukwuemeka leads the charge down the left as Chelsea come again. The impressive Hall eventually takes over with a cross that deflects into the danger area, only for Grealish to cooly clear. Chelsea 0-1 Man City - Man City substitution 86. He's not just a sexy body. Kalvin Phillips is on to show his worth to Pep Guardiola in other ways, replacing Rodri in City's midfield for the final few minutes. 85. As Havertz wins a free-kick just inside the City half, Rodri goes down with cramp. It may just be a little bit of game management from the Spanish midfielder, but Pep Guardiola is taking no chances and is preparing a final substitution. 83. There's still something in this for Chelsea, you know.
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