Man City recover from debutant's nightmare start in comeback Chelsea win - 5 talking points
Man City recover from debutant's nightmare start in comeback Chelsea win - 5 talking points
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Manchester City have moved back into the top four after Pep Guardiola's side came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Etihad. The visitors took an early lead after capitalising on a horrific mistake from debutant Abdukodir Khusanov, whose weak attempt at a headed pass to Ederson ended up in the path of Nicolas Jackson. Jackson promptly set up Noni Madueke, who slotted the ball into the back of the net to put Chelsea ahead.
However, City equalised through Josko Gvardiol, with the left-back scoring on the rebound after Robert Sanchez saved Matheus Nunes' effort. Erling Haaland then put City in front as he chipped Sanchez, who had inexplicably come off his line, before Phil Foden sealed the win with a clinical counter-attacking goal.
Here are five talking points from a dramatic clash in Manchester... Abdukodir Khusanov was one of two players handed their debut by Pep Guardiola following a big money January move to City, with the former Lens defender becoming the first footballer from Uzbekistan to play in the Premier League.
However, Khusanov had a nightmare start as the 20-year-old made a woeful error that led to Chelsea's early opener as he attempted to head the ball back to his goalkeeper. However, Khusanov's effort was a weak one and allowed Nicolas Jackson to assist Noni Madueke.
Khusanov also picked up an early yellow card for bringing down Cole Palmer, with Jamie Redknapp telling Sky Sports: "When you get yourself into that position, it's like your head is in a tumble dryer. You make one mistake, then you compound it. He's not had a lot of help from the other defenders around him. You've just got to hang in there. Since then, he has done OK. I felt for the kid.".
