The defeat marked a third successive league loss for Chelsea under manager Liam Rosenior, leaving them in 8th place as they struggle to maintain their push for European spots.
After a goalless first half where Chelsea had a Marc Cucurella goal ruled out for offside, City emerged with a significantly more aggressive mindset in the second period: MNC vs CHE - Second-Half - BBC.mp4.mp4
The win allowed Manchester City to capitalize on Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth, cutting the Gunners' lead at the top of the Premier League to six points with a game in hand. The defeat marked a third successive league loss