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Man City vs Chelsea 1-1, Big Hopes for Arsenal and Liverpool

Man City vs Chelsea 1-1, Big Hopes for Arsenal and Liverpool

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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The Man City vs Chelsea match on Saturday presented an entertaining and, sometimes, chaotic display as the battle ended 1-1 draw.

The Man City vs Chelsea match on Saturday presented an entertaining and, sometimes, chaotic display as the battle ended 1-1 draw.

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City’s high defensive line showed an occasional vulnerability as they conceded an opening goal from Raheem Sterling in the first half.

City’s high defensive line showed an occasional vulnerability as they conceded an opening goal from Raheem Sterling in the first half.

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But again, Pep Guardiola’s team showed their determination and character to earn an 18thpoint from a losing position.

But again, Pep Guardiola’s team showed their determination and character to earn an 18thpoint from a losing position.

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The defending champion only managed to get one goal from Rodri despite having 31 shots throughout the match.

The defending champion only managed to get one goal from Rodri despite having 31 shots throughout the match.

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In the first hour, Chelsea gave an excellent perfomance, perhaps they would have won the game had they converted more of their chances.

In the first hour, Chelsea gave an excellent perfomance, perhaps they would have won the game had they converted more of their chances.

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Missing goal opportunities has been a serious issue for Mauricio Pochettino this season, though.

Missing goal opportunities has been a serious issue for Mauricio Pochettino this season, though.

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However, the match at the Etihad Stadium could be The Blues’ best display since Pochettino took over last summer. Meanwhile, Guardiola was unhappy with his team’s performance in the first half.

However, the match at the Etihad Stadium could be The Blues’ best display since Pochettino took over last summer. Meanwhile, Guardiola was unhappy with his team’s performance in the first half.

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The league top-scorer Erling Haaland had nine shots in the game without scoring, for the first time since he arrived in England.

The league top-scorer Erling Haaland had nine shots in the game without scoring, for the first time since he arrived in England.

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Kevin De Bruyne’s cross from the left curled perfectly towards Haaland, but his header just went over the crossbar.

Kevin De Bruyne’s cross from the left curled perfectly towards Haaland, but his header just went over the crossbar.

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After all, the Man City vs Chelsea match meant a lot for other teams, especially for title contenders like Liverpool and Arsenal.

After all, the Man City vs Chelsea match meant a lot for other teams, especially for title contenders like Liverpool and Arsenal.

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The draw result encourages them that Manchester City can be beaten.

The draw result encourages them that Manchester City can be beaten.

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