Revenge for Guardiola as ruthless Manchester Metropolis cruise to victory over Tuchel’s Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

A purpose from Gabriel Jesus was sufficient to beat a lackluster Chelsea aspect in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off, giving Pep Guardiola a measure of revenge on Thomas Tuchel for defeat in final season’s Champions League Remaining.

All eyes have been on Guardiola and Metropolis after a run of three successive defeats to Tuchel’s Chelsea but it surely was the Spaniard who earned the bragging rights after his aspect suffocated the Blues, denying Romelu Lukaku and co. even a single shot heading in the right direction all through the 90 minutes. 

It was an unusually inert efficiency from Chelsea, who’ve been so spectacular within the opening video games of the season. With the workforce shorn of the inventive affect of the injured Mason Mount, Tuchel and Chelsea have been made to pay for his or her conservative method.

Brazilian ahead Gabriel Jesus proved to be the distinction maker when his 53rd-minute shot deflected off Jorginho and glided previous a wrong-footed Edouard Mendy into the Chelsea purpose. 

Tuchel’s Chelsea have grow to be identified for his or her spine all through his reign however the German was unable to impress his aspect right into a response – and it was Metropolis who seemed the extra probably of the 2 groups to attain, with Mendy showcasing a sequence of spectacular saves to maintain the rampant Mancunians at bay.

Jesus might have had a second, too, however for Thiago Silva’s agile goal-line clearance whereas $ 139 million summer season signing Jack Grealish was additionally denied on two events by the Senegal shot-stopper.

Debate within the press all week had instructed that Saturday’s sport was among the many most important of Guardiola’s spell in cost. One other setback in opposition to Chelsea, which might have made it 4 defeats on the trot within the fixture, would have plainly instructed that the Premier League champions had ceded invaluable floor to their London rivals.

1 – Man Metropolis have conceded only one purpose of their six Premier League video games this season – the fewest they’ve shipped at this stage of a league season of their historical past. Assertion. pic.twitter.com/jTw7acbE9Y

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 25, 2021

Rodri’s sport by numbers vs. Chelsea:

95% move accuracy
91 touches
11 ultimate third entries
5 duels gained
three tackles
2 interceptions
1 foul gained

He was glorious as we speak. 👏 pic.twitter.com/wGTfYWRZtS

— Squawka Soccer (@Squawka) September 25, 2021

Now, forward of essential video games with Paris Saint-German within the Champions League and a Premier League journey to Anfield subsequent weekend, it’s Guardiola and his Metropolis costs who will begin subsequent week with a pep of their step. 

“In the present day we performed for one another, ran for one another and handed the ball for one another,” mentioned a content material Guardiola after the ultimate whistle. “Now I’m watching the Ryder Cup and I’m seeing how they play for one another. That’s good if you play soccer too. It’s simply three factors in fact, however the way in which we performed was so good.

“Generally we imagine we want a correct striker to complete, however the vital factor is the way in which we play. Crucial factor is doing it as a workforce and as a unit.

Guardiola on whether or not enjoying a defensive midfielder vs Chelsea was the rationale Man Metropolis gained (a nod to criticism in regards to the UCL ultimate): "After we win, the supervisor is a genius, after we lose, the supervisor is a loser. I perceive every thing." #CFC #CHEMCI

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) September 25, 2021

Good efficiency by @ManCity ⭕⭕⭕💪👍👍😎 our demise was vastly exaggerated by the clowns within the media all we heard was metropolis can't rating, Metropolis doesn't have a striker, we are able to't defend, they mentioned we are able to't replicate what we did final season. I’m wondering what’s going to they are saying now?

— Dwight cole (@Dwightcole16) September 25, 2021

“It’s like final season. Sergio [Aguero] was injured all 12 months and we gained the Premier League. It’s a great way to begin this fascinating week that we have now forward of us.”

As for Tuchel, he admitted that his aspect have been second finest all through the sport.

“We misplaced the sport and Metropolis deserved to win. Till the purpose, we have been very sturdy within the final 20 metres of the sphere – however solely there, sadly. In every single place else, we weren’t ok to alleviate strain and to harm them,” mentioned the German.

Pep Guardiola obtained one of the best of Tuchel tactically this time and that’s all there may be to it. We will’t throw a match at each sport we lose, that is only a blip and I’m certain we’ll be again working once more.

— Mod (@CFCMod_) September 25, 2021

Bought precisely what we deserved as we speak. Little bit of a shocker, that efficiency, Metropolis have been glorious too however they wished it extra. Tuchel obtained it incorrect however some poor shows there, is perhaps time to attempt Chilwell once more, Alonso had a shocker.

— CharlieHustle19 (@NAtcheson16) September 25, 2021

“The efficiency was not advanced sufficient. General, merely, we weren’t at our greatest stage. After the purpose it felt just a little bit like the assumption in profitable was larger than the concern of dropping. I don’t know why. We tried to push and get the gang behind us. It was a really emotional sport however by no means on our highest stage.

“We conceded a purpose from a set play. Even when we wished to go for lengthy balls for Romelu [Lukaku], it was not exact sufficient. I didn’t actually really feel the assumption that we might escape the brief balls. It was uncertain and it felt like we had one thing to lose. We lacked just a little little bit of freshness additionally.”

Reacting on-line, a number of followers have been greater than impressed by Guardiola’s tactical masterclass.

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“Good efficiency by Man Metropolis,” mentioned one fan. “Our demise was vastly exaggerated by the clowns within the media. All we heard was metropolis cannot rating, Metropolis do not have a striker, we will not defend.

“They mentioned we will not replicate what we did final season. I’m wondering what’s going to they are saying now.“

“Pep Guardiola obtained one of the best of Tuchel tactically this time and that’s all there may be to it. We will’t throw a match at each sport we lose; that is only a blip and I’m certain we’ll be again working once more,” wrote one Chelsea fan.

“Bought precisely what we deserved as we speak. Little bit of a shocker, that efficiency, Metropolis have been glorious too however they wished it extra. Tuchel obtained it incorrect however there have been some poor shows there. It is perhaps time to attempt [full-back Ben] Chilwell once more, and [defender Marcos] Alonso had a shocker,” mentioned a 3rd.

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