Chelsea And Manchester City Play Out Thrilling 4-4 Draw At Stamford Bridge

The game was filled with relentless drama and eight goals, leaving both teams deserving of a point. The heavy rain added to the intensity of the encounter, making it a match for the ages.

Cole Palmer, facing his former club, scored a stoppage-time equalizer to secure the draw for Manchester City. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a controversial penalty, but goals from Thiago Silva and Raheem Sterling, who had a standout performance against his former team, put Chelsea back in the lead.

However, the first half ended at 2-2 after Manuel Akanji capitalized on being left unmarked from a corner, and Haaland swiftly scored his second goal right after the restart to give City the advantage once again. Nicolas Jackson then took advantage of a minor Ederson error to level the score at 3-3, but Rodri’s deflected long-range strike seemed to secure victory for the visitors.

the drama didn’t end there. Substitute Armando Broja was fouled in the box in stoppage time, and Palmer, who began the season as a City player, coolly converted the penalty to salvage a point for Chelsea.

this draw, Manchester City remains at the top of the Premier League table with 28 points, just one point ahead of their nearest rivals. Meanwhile, Chelsea moves up to 10th place with 16 points.A talking point from the match was Palmer’s impact, coming back to haunt his former club with the crucial late goal. His impressive form for Chelsea has raised questions about City’s decision to sell him.

Raheem Sterling, another former City player, was also outstanding for Chelsea, showcasing his speed and pressing abilities throughout the game.Both teams displayed remarkable skill and determination, providing fans with an exhilarating display of football.

The match will surely go down in history as one of the most unforgettable encounters in the Premier League.