Mateo Kovacic N/R
(Alvarez 80’) Having made the switch from Stamford Bridge in the summer, Kovacic was met by mixed reactions on his return. EPA
Robert Sanchez 7/10
CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Unfortunate to concede four. He went the wrong way for Haaland’s penalty and could do little about City’s second or third. He stood no chance once again when Rodri’s shot, CityShow more
Reece James 8/10
Playing his first back-to-back games of the season, James opened up City’s defence working alongside Palmer. He then forced Ederson to push over a dangerous free-kick, and helped Chelsea take the leadShow more
Axel Disasi 6/10
A little shaky in parts but largely up to the task, defending well in his area with several clearances and blocks. Reuters
Thiago Silva 7/10
The 39-year-old was left unmarked to head home from a corner to quickly equal the scoreline at 1-1. Later, it was from his outstretched leg that Rodri’s long-range shot deflected goalwards, and SancheShow more
Marc Cucurella 6/10
Replacing the injured Colwill, Cucurella offered an early option on the wing for the Blues. However, a mismatch in the box saw him concede a penalty for tugging on Haaland’s shirt. Booked. Reuters
Moises Caicedo 6/10
Kept busy throughout and the Ecuadorian was heavily involved in a gruelling midfield battle. Booked for a foul on Grealish. EPA
Enzo Fernandez 6/10
The Argentine had his usual fine range of passing but left Akanji unmarked for his goal and faded as the game went on. AFP
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Chelsea's Cole Palmer, left, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, SuShow more
Conor Gallagher 8/10
An all-action display by Chelsea's standout midfielder. Never stopped running from box to box, offered link-up play between defence and attack, and created Jackson's goal. AFP
Raheem Sterling 8/10
Outstanding in the first half, the former City star made a positive start to the game, linking up play and pushing attacks, and he was in the right place to tap in James’ cross. Made life hard for WalShow more
Nicolas Jackson 6/10
A much quieter display by the Senegalese striker, but he was in the right place to tuck home Gallagher’s shot which Ederson was unable to hold. Booked. PA
Mykhailo Mudryk 6/10
SUBS: (Fernandez 64’) Came off the bench and started brightly but saw his impact wane as the game went on. Reuters
Malo Gusto 6/10
(James 64’) Continued where James left off, and gave City’s left flank little respite. Should have done better when Sterling found him in free space, but he could only shoot over the bar. AP
Armando Broja N/R
(Caicedo 90’) Brought plenty of late drama to the game seconds after coming on when he was brought down in the box by Dias. AFP
Lesley Ugochukwu N/R
(Jackson 90'+6) A late change as Chelsea looked for a winner. Getty Images
Ederson 6/10
MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Got fingertips to James’ superb freekick to push it over the crossbar, but could do little about Silva or Sterling’s goals. He was unable to hold onto Gallagher’s shot Show more
Kyle Walker 6/10
Denied Jackson a run on goal in the opening stages but struggled as Sterling dominated parts of the game. Fired a set piece over the crossbar in stoppage time. Reuters
Ruben Dias 5/10
Returning to the starting XI, Dias didn’t look confident at the back. He brought Broja down in stoppage time, conceding a penalty that levelled the scores once again. Reuters
Manuel Akanji 7/10
Rewarded with a start after returning to training earlier in the week, Akanji met Bernardo Silva’s cross to nod home City’s second before the break. Reuters
Josko Gvardiol 5/10
Run ragged in his head-to-head with James on the wing, with James running rings around him and able to slot a cross across for Sterling to knock home Chelsea’s second. AP
Rodri 6/10
Found it hard to deal with Chelsea’s attacking talent but he probably won’t mind after scoring City’s fourth with a deflected effort. Booked. AFP
Bernardo Silva 6/10
Delivered the ball into the box for Akanji to head home City’s second of the game but an otherwise quiet game by his exceptionally high standards. AFP
Phil Foden 7/10
Saw a curling effort go narrowly wide of Sanchez’s far post just after Chelsea’s equaliser before he was played in by Alvarez to help City score their third. AP
Julian Alvarez 6/10
The Argentine forward had a quiet first half but started the second half with a new sense of energy to create Haaland’s second of the game. Fired a shot directly at Sanchez moments later. AP
Jeremy Doku 6/10
After an outstanding game against Bournemouth, Doku struggled to find his groove against James until he was set on the break by Haaland, where his shot was blocked by Sanchez. Booked for diving and suShow more
Erling Haaland 8/10
City’s top goalscorer comfortably slotted a penalty past Sanchez, when his shirt was pulled in the area. Should have later levelled the scores when he was denied a second by Sanchez before half-time, Show more
Jack Grealish 6/10
SUBS: (Doku 59’) Unable to get a real foothold on the game when he came on but did get stuck into the action. Booked. EPAMateo Kovacic N/R
(Alvarez 80’) Having made the switch from Stamford Bridge in the summer, Kovacic was met by mixed reactions on his return. EPARobert Sanchez 7/10
CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Unfortunate to concede four. He went the wrong way for Haaland’s penalty and could do little about City’s second or third. He stood no chance once again when Rodri’s shot, CityShow moreReece James 8/10
Playing his first back-to-back games of the season, James opened up City’s defence working alongside Palmer. He then forced Ederson to push over a dangerous free-kick, and helped Chelsea take the leadShow moreAxel Disasi 6/10
A little shaky in parts but largely up to the task, defending well in his area with several clearances and blocks. ReutersThiago Silva 7/10
The 39-year-old was left unmarked to head home from a corner to quickly equal the scoreline at 1-1. Later, it was from his outstretched leg that Rodri’s long-range shot deflected goalwards, and SancheShow moreMarc Cucurella 6/10
Replacing the injured Colwill, Cucurella offered an early option on the wing for the Blues. However, a mismatch in the box saw him concede a penalty for tugging on Haaland’s shirt. Booked. ReutersMoises Caicedo 6/10
Kept busy throughout and the Ecuadorian was heavily involved in a gruelling midfield battle. Booked for a foul on Grealish. EPAEnzo Fernandez 6/10
The Argentine had his usual fine range of passing but left Akanji unmarked for his goal and faded as the game went on. AFPBritain Soccer Premier League
Chelsea's Cole Palmer, left, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, SuShow moreConor Gallagher 8/10
An all-action display by Chelsea's standout midfielder. Never stopped running from box to box, offered link-up play between defence and attack, and created Jackson's goal. AFPRaheem Sterling 8/10
Outstanding in the first half, the former City star made a positive start to the game, linking up play and pushing attacks, and he was in the right place to tap in James’ cross. Made life hard for WalShow moreNicolas Jackson 6/10
A much quieter display by the Senegalese striker, but he was in the right place to tuck home Gallagher’s shot which Ederson was unable to hold. Booked. PAMykhailo Mudryk 6/10
SUBS: (Fernandez 64’) Came off the bench and started brightly but saw his impact wane as the game went on. ReutersMalo Gusto 6/10
(James 64’) Continued where James left off, and gave City’s left flank little respite. Should have done better when Sterling found him in free space, but he could only shoot over the bar. APArmando Broja N/R
(Caicedo 90’) Brought plenty of late drama to the game seconds after coming on when he was brought down in the box by Dias. AFPLesley Ugochukwu N/R
(Jackson 90'+6) A late change as Chelsea looked for a winner. Getty ImagesEderson 6/10
MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Got fingertips to James’ superb freekick to push it over the crossbar, but could do little about Silva or Sterling’s goals. He was unable to hold onto Gallagher’s shot Show moreKyle Walker 6/10
Denied Jackson a run on goal in the opening stages but struggled as Sterling dominated parts of the game. Fired a set piece over the crossbar in stoppage time. ReutersRuben Dias 5/10
Returning to the starting XI, Dias didn’t look confident at the back. He brought Broja down in stoppage time, conceding a penalty that levelled the scores once again. ReutersManuel Akanji 7/10
Rewarded with a start after returning to training earlier in the week, Akanji met Bernardo Silva’s cross to nod home City’s second before the break. ReutersJosko Gvardiol 5/10
Run ragged in his head-to-head with James on the wing, with James running rings around him and able to slot a cross across for Sterling to knock home Chelsea’s second. APRodri 6/10
Found it hard to deal with Chelsea’s attacking talent but he probably won’t mind after scoring City’s fourth with a deflected effort. Booked. AFPBernardo Silva 6/10
Delivered the ball into the box for Akanji to head home City’s second of the game but an otherwise quiet game by his exceptionally high standards. AFPPhil Foden 7/10
Saw a curling effort go narrowly wide of Sanchez’s far post just after Chelsea’s equaliser before he was played in by Alvarez to help City score their third. APJulian Alvarez 6/10
The Argentine forward had a quiet first half but started the second half with a new sense of energy to create Haaland’s second of the game. Fired a shot directly at Sanchez moments later. APJeremy Doku 6/10
After an outstanding game against Bournemouth, Doku struggled to find his groove against James until he was set on the break by Haaland, where his shot was blocked by Sanchez. Booked for diving and suShow moreErling Haaland 8/10
City’s top goalscorer comfortably slotted a penalty past Sanchez, when his shirt was pulled in the area. Should have later levelled the scores when he was denied a second by Sanchez before half-time, Show moreJack Grealish 6/10
SUBS: (Doku 59’) Unable to get a real foothold on the game when he came on but did get stuck into the action. Booked. EPAMateo Kovacic N/R
(Alvarez 80’) Having made the switch from Stamford Bridge in the summer, Kovacic was met by mixed reactions on his return. EPAChelsea v Manchester City player ratings: Palmer 9, Sterling 8; Haaland 8, Gvardiol 5
Stamford Bridge played host to a remarkable 4-4 Premier League draw on Sunday evening
Emma James
November 13, 2023