Manchester Metropolis 1 (Tijjani Reijnders 42′)Chelsea 1 (Enzo Fernandez 90+3′)
Listed below are the Metropolis participant scores as Manchester Metropolis with Chelsea on the Etihad. It appeared that Tijjani Reijnders forty second minute aim was sufficient to safe all three factors for Pep Guardiola’s aspect. Nevertheless it wasn’t to be as Enzo Fernandez scored a 93rd minute equaliser to make sure that Chelsea got here away with a degree tonight.
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Accidents proceed to mount up for Metropolis as Josko Gvardiol is the most recent participant to go down injured. However Metropolis solely have themselves accountable as they’d their probabilities to place Chelsea away however a penchant to be too cute within the ultimate third value Metropolis dearly. Credit score should obtained to Chelsea for by no means giving in however the consequence did really feel like a foul one for Pep Guardiola’s aspect.
Metropolis participant scores
Gianluigi Donnarumma-7/10: Made one good save and will do little about Chelsea’s equaliser. His play along with his toes was higher I assumed.
Matheus Nunes-7.5/10: One other strong show from Nunes up in opposition to Pedro Neto.
Ruben Dias-7/10: One other strong efficiency from Ruben Dias. Defended effectively and helped set the tone for his crew.
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Josko Gvardiol-6.5/10: Sadly, Gvardiol picked up an harm and needed to be taken off after 50 minutes. He had performed effectively up till that time. The hope is that his harm isn’t too severe.
Nico O’Reilly-6.5/10: Defended effectively and received his duels when required. Didn’t provide so much going ahead as he does look drained. Sadly, O’Reilly misplaced an important problem in opposition to Malo Gusto which on to Chelsea’s late equaliser. It was a harsh lesson for O’Reilly late on.
Rodri-9/10: An excellent efficiency from Rodri. He was good on the ball and was very good out of possession.
Tijjani Reijnders-7.5/10: Reijnders’ aim was very good however I additionally favored his total sport. He helped Metropolis dominate possession and he does appear to be on top of things with what it takes to play within the Premier League.
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Bernardo Silva-7/10: One other workman like efficiency from Bernardo Silva. Gave all he may for the trigger.
Rayan Cherki-6/10: Not Cherki’s finest efficiency. He took too lengthy in possession at instances and his contact was simply off.
Phil Foden-6/10: Not Foden’s finest show once more. His decision-making wasn’t at his finest and his efficiency was that of a drained participant.
Erling Haaland-6.5/10: Haaland hit the submit and had his moments. Sadly, he couldn’t seize a aim and that proved to be essential.
Substitutes
Abdukodir Khusanov-7/10: I assumed Khusanov was very good after approaching. He handled the specter of Liam Delap effectively in a powerful show.
Jeremy Doku-6/10: Had his moments however couldn’t affect the sport he would have favored.
Nathan Ake-N/A: Not on lengthy sufficient to mark.