Summary

  • Aguero and Fernadinho sent off late on - tackle sparks scuffle with multiple players

  • Willian and Hazard score on the break as Blues fight back

  • Costa drilled in the equaliser from Fabregas assist

  • De Bruyne missed open goal from three yards shortly before Chelsea leveller

  • Cahill diverted Navas cross into his own net for the opener

  1. Postpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    How long will that see out Sergio Aguero for? A three-match ban is standard for violent conduct, but the prospect of a longer ban looms. Why? Because he was retrospectively banned for elbowing Winston Reid back in September remember.

    Big blow for City over the Christmas period.

  2. 'It was frustration from Aguero'published at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live at Etihad Stadium

    A bad challenge from Sergio Aguero on David Luiz. He overran the ball and it was frustration, we could all see that. He ended up tackling Luiz around the knees.

    Aguero gets a red card from the refereeImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Both managers have marched onto the playing surface as boos rain down from this City fans who have stuck it out until the bitter end.

    Pep Guardiola goes for the comforting arm around his players, Antonio Conte favouring the bone-crunching bear hugs.

    Pep Guardiola on the pitch after the gameImage source, Reuters
  4. Postpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Cordial handshakes between Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte. The 'pleasantries' a little more terse between the two sets of players.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Phew! What a start to the Premier League weekend. Chelsea are unbeaten in eight, they stay top of the pile. What a statement!

  6. RED CARDSpublished at 90+5 mins

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Manchester City have lots the plot here, big time.

    Sergio Aguero goes for the initial challenge on David Luiz. Down to 10 men.

    Then, after the scuffle, Fernandinho goes for pushing Cesc Fabregas over an advertising hording. Down to nine men.

    Aguero shown the red cardImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Ooof! All kicking off. 

    Don't see this very often at Premier League these days. A 22-man brawl involving the two benches and some of the home fans.

    All sparked by a disgusting tackle from Sergio Aguero on David Luiz. Bedlam.

    City and Chelsea players come togetherImage source, Getty Images
  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90+4 mins

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Standing ovation for Eden Hazard from the jubilant away end. Michy Batshuayi comes on for the encore.

  9. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90+2 mins

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Deep into six minutes of injury time. The home fans have legged it for the Metrolink. The away fans are stretching their vocal chords.

  10. 'Chelsea have deserved this win'published at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live at Etihad Stadium

    Again, the Chelsea counter-attack! Doesn't Hazard have superb pace? City mess things up near the halfway line and the visitors are away. Hazard gives Bravo the eyes and it's a great finish. 

    Chelsea have been organised, disciplined and have always carried a threat. They have made all afternoon awkward for City, who had a few chances of their own. Overall, Chelsea have deserved this win.

    Chelsea players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Man City 1-3 Chelsea

    Pandemonium in the Chelsea technical area. Antonio Conte celebrates like a road sweeper who has just found out he has won the EuroMillions.

    Chelsea Manager celebratesImage source, Reuters
  12. goal

    GOAL - Man City 1-3 Chelseapublished at 90 mins

    Eden Hazard

    Game over. Stunning counter attack from Chelsea all but wins a stonker of a match.

    Marcos Alonso pings the ball forwards, Eden Hazard picks it up, beats Aleksander Kolarov for pace, then drills inside Claudio Bravo's near post.   

    Hazard celebrationImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Pass, pass, pass. Man City are trying to remain patiently, picking at the Chelsea lock. No breakthrough yet...

  14. 'City are showing no composure'published at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live at Etihad Stadium

    City are getting anxious now, running out of time. Their football has no composure as Chelsea continue to run the clock down...

  15. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Wild. Man City substitute Kelechi Iheanacho blazes high and wide from about 20 yards. Pep groans. 

    Pep GuardiolaImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    City win another corner. The penalty area more packed than the Hacienda dancefloor in 1989...

    Chelsea substitute Nathanial Chalobah heads out the danger.

  17. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Eden Hazard is Chelsea's centre forward now. He chases Gael Clichy down, forcing him back to Claudio Bravo.

    City build from the back...

  18. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Man City have a corner, everyone bar Claudio Bravo in the Chelsea box. Kelechi Iheanacho heads wide.

    Iheanacho heads wideImage source, Reuters
  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 85 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Whether Diego Costa has a knock or not, it matters little. The man who sparked Chelsea's comeback is going off. On comes midfielder Nathanial Chalobah.

    Shop being shut up.

  20. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Man City 1-2 Chelsea

    Diego Costa goes down for a few moments. He could be injured. He could be wasting valuable seconds. Or maybe both...