Overview
- Tijjani Reijnders put Manchester City ahead before halftime, but Enzo Fernandez leveled in stoppage time to finish 1-1 at the Etihad.
- Pep Guardiola’s side stay second on goal difference and six points behind leaders Arsenal after a second straight league draw.
- City lost defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias to injuries during the match, with Guardiola indicating they could be sidelined for weeks.
- Chelsea played under under-21 coach Calum McFarlane following Enzo Maresca’s exit, as reports linked Liam Rosenior to talks in London about the vacancy.
- The result leaves Chelsea fifth with just one win in eight league games, while supporter reaction focused sharply on underwhelming displays by Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto.