- Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic netted as Metropolis obtained the higher of Chelsea in tie
Manchester Metropolis obtained their newest title defence underway with a comfortbale victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Erling Haaland scored within the first half to open his account for the brand new season, whereas former Chelsea man Mateo Kovacic netted in direction of the top towards his ex aspect.
It was Pep Guardiola towards one in every of his former disciples within the type of Enzo Maresca, with the trainer getting the higher of the coed in Maresca’s first Premier League match as a supervisor.
Upcoming fixtures look a little bit extra beneficial for Chelsea, nevertheless, whereas the win for Metropolis meant they obtained three factors on the board early doorways to match final season’s closest rivals Liverpool and Arsenal.
Mail Sport’s Lewis Steele gives his participant scores from Portman Highway as Liverpool made a successful begin underneath Slot.
Mail Sport’s SAMI MOKBEL gives his participant scores from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea obtained off to a dropping begin underneath Maresca.
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1)
Robert Sanchez – 6
A blended efficiency. Respectable save to disclaim Doku from distance however his distribution was poor and may have saved from Kovacic.
Malo Gusto – 6.5
Had his fingers full with Doku however caught to his activity. An excellent proper again – however can his show Reece James? He has the sport to make a fist of it.
Wesley Fofana – 6.5
Hopefully he can reignite his profession after two harm struck campaigns. Some encouraging indicators in dealing with Haaland’s menace.
Levi Colwill – 5
Elegant and funky in possession however actually ought to have been stronger in dealing with Haaland for Metropolis’s opener and his sloppy clearance led to Chelsea’s second. 5
Marc Cucurella – 5.5
Loved the summer time of his life with Spain however was dismissed too simply by Haaland for Metropolis’s aim. Subbed within the closing levels.
Moises Caicedo – 6
Confirmed main enhancements in his type in direction of the top of final season and continued with that positivity right here, however ought to have been firmer with Kovacic for Chelsea’s second.
Romeo Lavia – 7
Missed just about all of final season by means of harm and impressed on his full debut for the membership. Unfortunate to be subbed. Huge season forward.
Cole Palmer – 6.5
Nonetheless loads to return from Chelsea’s participant of final season as soon as he’s again to full health. Confirmed flashes of brilliance and his imaginative and prescient is radar-like. Scary potential.
Enzo Fernandez – 6.5
Made captain regardless of the racism storm that overshadowed his summer time and repaid that assist with a robust show within the No 10 function.
Christopher Nkunku – 6
A menace down the flanks for Chelsea. Optimistic indicators after an harm hit first season. Huge onus on him to offer finish product.
Nicolas Jackson – 6
Marginally offside for a can be equaliser when he actually did not should be. Concerned in a few of constructive build-up play earlier than being subbed.
Enzo Maresca – 6.5
Chelsea shall be simply high-quality on the proof of this. His staff confirmed greater than sufficient to recommend they’ll enhance on final season.
Subs: Neto 5.5 (Nkunku 59); Guiu 5.5 (Jackson 67); Dewbury-Corridor 5.5 (Lavia 67); Veiga (Cucurella 80)
MANCHESTER CITY (4-1-4-1)
Ederson – 6
Fortunate to flee after failing to carry Nkunku’s shot for Chelsea’s disallowed aim however redeemed himself with an instinctive save from Jackson.
Rico Lewis – 7
Will certainly be a key a part of England’s future post-Gareth Southgate. A lot to admire about this child. Eased by means of this sport.
Manuel Akanji – 6.5
Did not have all of it his personal method however a clear sheet to begin the season is all he may have requested for.
Ruben Dias – 7
Expertise and presence within the coronary heart of Metropolis’s defence was key in serving to Metropolis over the road on a clumsy afternoon. 7
Josko Gvardiol – 6.5
Wanted eyes in the back of his head to cope with Palmer’s intelligent motion, however a profitable afternoon for the Croatian.
Mateo Kovacic – 7
Stored issues ticking over easily within the midfield towards his former staff earlier than firing house a superb second on the pitch he used to patrol
Jeremy Doku – 7
Performed a key function in Haaland’s opener and offered a potent menace for Metropolis all the afternoon. So robust. Wonderful.
Bernardo Silva – 7.5
Simply goes quietly about his enterprise in the course of park. Tremendous footballer. Important contact within the construct as much as the opener.
Kevin De Bruyne – 6.5
Not his most eye catching of performances however we grade the Belgian in another way to others. Oozed cool and high quality.
Savinho – 6
Promising displaying on his debut for Metropolis however a slipshod problem on Enzo within the field could have made it a distinct story. Subbed at half-time on account of harm.
Erling Haaland – 7
The Norwegian, refreshed from a full summer time off, is already up and operating. Unhealthy information for the remainder of the Premier League. Booked.
Pep Guardiola – 7
His staff are up and operating. Needed to trip their luck at instances however Metropolis would be the staff to beat… once more. Medical.
Subs: Foden (Savinho 46)
Referee – Anthony Taylor 6.5
