Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea: Abdukodir Khusanov's Error-Packed Debut Couldn't Stop City Revival - In Pic

Manchester City continued their Premier League revival with a 3-1 comeback victory over Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. The match started poorly for City, as debutant Abdukodir Khusanov's mistake gifted Chelsea an early lead. However, City equalized just before halftime through Josko Gvardiol. In the second half, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made a costly error, allowing Erling Haaland to put City ahead. Phil Foden then sealed the win with a late goal, extending City's unbeaten run to six matches. The win moved City up to fourth, though they remain 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool.

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Updated on: 26 January 2025 5:42 pm

EPL: Manchester City vs Chelsea | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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EPL: Chelsea vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's Phil Foden, left, celebrates with Manchester City's Erling Haaland after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester City

English Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, center, duels for the ball with Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea

English Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, right, duels for the ball with Chelsea's Reece James during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Chelsea vs Manchester City

English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester City vs Chelsea | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson, left, makes a save in front of Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester City vs Chelsea

English Premier League Soccer Match: Chelsea vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, jumps for the ball with Chelsea's Levi Colwill during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester City

Britain Soccer Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea

Britain Soccer Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol, center, duels for the ball with Chelsea's Noni Madueke during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, watches the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

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Chelsea vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Scott Heppell

Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.