Chelsea Stun City with Late Comeback VictoryChelsea Stun City with Late Comeback Victory In a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Chelsea pulled off a remarkable comeback against Manchester City to secure a 2-1 victory in the Premier League on Thursday night. After a dominant start from City, the home side took the lead in the 23rd minute through Riyad Mahrez’s close-range finish. The Algerian winger found himself unmarked at the back post and tapped home a cross from Joao Cancelo. Chelsea struggled to create chances in the first half and went into the break a goal down. However, they rallied in the second half, inspired by the introduction of Hakim Ziyech. In the 63rd minute, Ziyech curled a delightful free-kick into the top corner to equalize for the Blues. The Moroccan playmaker stepped up and hammered the ball past Ederson with precision. As the match approached its end, Chelsea poured forward in search of a winner. In the 89th minute, their persistence paid off when Callum Hudson-Odoi struck a low shot into the bottom corner. The goal sent shockwaves around the Etihad Stadium, as the Blues snatched an unlikely victory from the jaws of defeat. The win moves Chelsea into the top half of the table and piles pressure on Manchester City, who remain eight points behind Arsenal at the summit. Chelsea manager Graham Potter hailed his team’s spirit and determination. “I’m so proud of the boys,” he said. “We had a tough start, but we showed great character to come back and win. We never stopped believing.” Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was left to rue his team’s missed opportunities. “We should have won this game,” he said. “We had enough chances, but we weren’t clinical enough. Congratulations to Chelsea, they played very well.” The victory is a major boost for Chelsea’s season and gives them hope of challenging for a top-four finish. Manchester City, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for a crucial clash against Arsenal on Sunday.
