Ruthless Man City Cement Top Spot, Chelsea Drop Points
20 December, 2021
Newcastle United 0-4 Manchester City
Manchester City cemented top spot in the Premier League after cruising to a 4-0 win over struggling Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
The Citizens got off to the perfect start as Ruben Dias opened the scoring after just five minutes after nodding home from close range.
The lead was doubled in the 27th minute in spectacular fashion full-back Joao Cancelo skipped past one challenge before rifling the
While Newcastle were unable to find a way back into the contest, rhe third goal for the Citizens arrived just after the hour mark when Oleksandr Zinchenko picked out Riyad Mahrez for the close-range finish.
Raheem Sterling wrapped up proceedings for the visitors in the 86th minute with a simple tap-in at the far post after well-worked passing move.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Chelsea
While Manchester City ran riot in the North East, Chelsea's title hopes suffered another blow after dropping points at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Blues had requested for a postponement of the game after a recent Covid-19 outbreak at the club this week, but their request was denied by the league.
Thomas Tuchel was able to name to a relatively strong line-up for the clash, but he could only name four outfield players on the bench which also had two goalkeepers.
However, the frustration would continue for Tuchel and his troops who were unable to find the back of the net and now find themselves six points behind Man City.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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