Manchester City beat Chelsea with substitutes

Manchester City, the English Premier League champion team, defeated Chelsea 1-0 with a goal from Julián Álvarez.

Manchester City took the field against Chelsea in a starting eleven made up mostly of reserve players. Pep Guardiola, who has names like Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri, Ederson, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, İlkay Gündoğan, Jack Grealish and John Stones on the bench; He gave chances to Stefan Ortega in goal, Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Aymeric Laporte in defense, Sergio Gomez, Kalvin Phillips, Rico Lewis in midfield, Phil Foden in defense and Cole Palmer, Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez in the front trio.

Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland. Photo: Reuters.

In the 12th minute of the game, Argentine striker Álvarez, who controlled a pass from Cole Palmer through the defense, defeated Kepa Arrizabalaga. 21-year-old Cole Palmer, who has played in 8 games in the Premier League this season, came to the fore with his graceful pass into goal. The young Englishman had his first assist in the league.

Goal kick by Julián Álvarez. Photo: Reuters.

Pep Guardiola, who formed an important part of the team among the players who did not find a chance throughout the season, managed a comfortable victory against disappointing Chelsea this season.

Ederson, Pep Guardiola and Jack Grealish championship celebration. Photo: Reuters.

LAMPARD CANNOT REMEDY FOR CHELSEA

Chelsea, who sit 12th with 43 points, also suffered point losses in the series under Frank Lampard, who recently took over. Having experienced 1 win, 1 draw and 10 losses in their last 12 official matches, Chelsea played the last nine of these matches under Lampard’s management.

Pep Guardiola and Frank Lampard embrace before the game. Photo: Reuters.

Lampard’s Chelsea beat Bournemouth 3-1 in the process and drew 2-2 at home with Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City, who have 2 more games left to finish the season, increased the points difference to 7 with Arsenal, who were ousted in the championship race and had 1 more game left.