Mauricio Pochettino and Pep Guardiola faced off in an intense 4-4 draw in London, reflecting an eventful match at Stamford Bridge in the player evaluations for Chelsea versus Manchester City. The game witnessed momentum shifts, penalty kicks, Erling Haaland’s brace, and Chelsea’s late equalizer in the 93rd minute.
Below, you’ll find the player ratings for the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game, featuring detailed analysis and scores out of 10.
Evaluations of players from Chelsea
Reece James earned a 7 with a fantastic assist for Sterling’s goal and an excellent first-half performance, but fatigue led to his substitution in the second half.
Axel Disasi received a 6 due to some uneasiness controlling the ball and struggling to keep up with Haaland.
Thiago Silva, rated 7, impressively scored a header to equalize and endeavored to bring stability to the team.
Marc Cucurella, also with a 6, recovered after conceding a penalty but found it challenging to defend against Foden, Walker, and Alvarez.
Moises Caicedo, given a 7, significantly contributed to winning back possession and aiding Chelsea’s control in spells.
Enzo Fernandez, marked at 6, had minimal impact and was substituted early in the second half, displaying discontent.
Cole Palmer achieved an 8 with another outstanding performance, contributing a crucial pass and displaying composure in slotting home the late equalizer.
Conor Gallagher, also rated 8, displayed an energetic performance, with his powerful strike leading to Chelsea’s third goal.
Raheem Sterling, rated 8, scored against City and consistently posed a threat.
Nicolas Jackson, marked at 7, scored a goal despite facing some challenges with ball control.
Among the substitutes, Malo Gusto, Mykhailo Mudryk, Armando Broja, and Lesley Ugochukwu had varying impacts on the game, with performances ranging from providing attacking impetus to having minimal influence or too brief a period to evaluate.
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Evaluations of the players from Manchester City
Ederson, earning a 6, made an impressive save from James’ free kick in the first half but then made an uncharacteristic mistake, spilling a shot that resulted in Chelsea’s third goal, following treatment just before that incident.
Kyle Walker, rated at 7, relied on his speed to rescue City multiple times in the first half, notably when Chelsea attempted to breach the defense. His exceptional defensive abilities were evident.
Ruben Dias, given a 6, grappled with the challenge of managing Sterling and Palmer’s inside movements and direct runs. He also conceded the crucial 92nd-minute penalty.
Manuel Akanji, rated at 7, scored a goal just before halftime and faced the demanding task of handling Chelsea’s dynamic forward line.
Josko Gvardiol struggled notably against James and Palmer in the first half, adapting to the Premier League’s pace, especially while playing slightly out of position at left-back.
Rodri, marked at 7, seemed to secure the win with a deflected effort and enjoyed the midfield battle against Gallagher.
Bernardo Silva, also rated at 7, exhibited smooth ball control and consistently propelled City’s attack forward.
Phil Foden, earning a 7, had a strong first half, coming close with a curler and playing a pivotal role in Haaland’s second goal.
Julian Alvarez, rated at 7, assisted in Haaland’s second goal and actively maneuvered within pockets of space.
Jeremy Doku, marked at 6, exhibited some promising runs but was booked for diving in the second half before being substituted.
Erling Haaland, rated at 7, scored two goals and remained a constant threat, despite a lapse leading to Thiago Silva’s goal.
Among the substitutes, Jack Grealish, who came on for Doku, achieved a rating of 6, displaying promising runs but lacking the crucial final pass. Mateo Kovacic, subbed in for Alvarez, earned a 7, contributing with robust challenges and reigniting City’s momentum.
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