In a thrilling and pulsating Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Manchester City played out an eight-goal classic that ended in a 4-4 draw.
The match had everything – from VAR controversies to stoppage-time drama, from breathtaking goals to defensive errors, from former club heroes to new signings making their mark.
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Manchester City took the lead in the 15th minute through a controversial penalty awarded after a VAR check.
Erling Haaland stepped up and slotted the ball past the Chelsea goalkeeper to put the visitors ahead.
The goal was met with a ferocious response from Chelsea, who equalized through Thiago Silva’s header from a corner kick.
The former Manchester City player Raheem Sterling then put Chelsea ahead with a stunning finish past Ederson.
Just before half-time, City equalized through Manuel Akanji’s header from a corner kick.
After the break, Haaland scored his second goal of the game with a well-placed shot past the Chelsea goalkeeper.
However, Chelsea refused to give up, and they got back into the game through a goal from Jackson, who pounced on a loose ball in the City box.
The match then turned into a see-saw battle, with both sides creating chances and trying to get the winner.
City took the lead again in the 86th minute through a deflected shot from Rodri, which seemed to have sealed the match for the visitors.
But Chelsea had other ideas, and they pushed forward in search of an equalizer.
Their efforts were rewarded in stoppage time when Armando Broja was fouled in the City box, and a penalty was awarded.
Cole Palmer, who had joined Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer, kept his cool to slot the ball past Ederson and rescue a point for the hosts.
Overall, it was a sensational match that had everything a football fan could ask for – goals, drama, controversy, and excitement.
Both teams will be disappointed not to have won, but the fans will have gone home happy after watching a classic encounter.
