City beat Chelsea 2-0 in the healthy that introduced them collectively on Wednesday evening, as section of the thirty second spherical of the League Cup. 

The suit witnessed the brilliance of Riyad Mahrez, who contributed to the two desires of the match, as he scored the first and made the second.

Stefan Ortega additionally excelled in his 1/3 fit as a starter and helped Guardiola's group out of the suit by way of prevailing and preserving the internet clean.

Thus, City certified to the spherical of sixteen for the ninth time in a row. 

what happened?

The first 1/2 began with exceptional manage from Manchester City, and it took Grealish solely 10 minutes to show his presence in the match, as he shot hard, however it exceeded subsequent to the proper post.

Chelsea replied strongly, Pulisic hit a effective shot, however Ortega shined and took it out.

Then Gundogan got here in the nineteenth minute and hit a direct free kick from the part of the penalty area, however it handed over the Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy's crossbar.

Gundogan regarded again, who despatched the ball to Alvarez internal the penalty area, however the Argentine hit it close to the proper publish of Chelsea.

At the give up of the first half, Grealish got here from backyard the penalty place and hit a effective shot, however Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy took it out. 

The first half of of the in shape at Al Ittihad Stadium ended in a goalless draw.

With the establishing of the 2d half, the chance of the metropolis used to be actually seen in the match.

The heavenly group solely wanted eight minutes to rating the first dreams of the match.

Riyad Mahrez hit a free kick in the 53rd minute outdoor the penalty region and penetrated Mendy's net, asserting the first purpose for City.

One intention used to be no longer ample for the hosts, so Alvarez got here 4 minutes after the first aim to consolidate the development of City and rating the 2d after a fantastic pass by from Arab magician Riyad Mahrez.

After the 2nd goal, Chelsea tried to decrease the difference, however Ortega starred and saved Hull's ball. 

The 2nd half of was once Stefan Ortega's half, the place the goalkeeper gave an extraordinary overall performance and contributed extensively to City's upkeep of the victory.

In the ninetieth minute, Chelsea scored the first goal, however it used to be canceled due to offside Kai Havertz.

The fit ended with City prevailing 2-0 in opposition to Chelsea. 

man of the match

Stefan Ortega deserves the Man of the Match award for his impressive performance in the match and keeping the net clean.

What does the result mean?

Manchester City qualified for the League Cup round of 16 at the expense of Chelsea.