Chelsea vs Manchester City: Erling Haaland‘s hat-trick secures thrilling victory for Pep Guardiola‘s side

Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Pep Guardiola‘s side secured a thrilling 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Norwegian striker, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a penalty after Michy Batshuayi had fouled Rodri. Haaland doubled City’s lead in the 25th minute, firing home from the edge of the box after a clever pass from Phil Foden. Chelsea pulled one back in the 62nd minute through a penalty from Raheem Sterling, but Haaland completed his hat-trick in the 74th minute, heading home a cross from Joao Cancelo. City’s fourth goal came in the 89th minute, with Haaland providing the assist for Riyad Mahrez to score from close range. The result means City have now won three of their first four Premier League matches, while Chelsea have two wins and two defeats. The Blues face Southampton next, while City travel to Aston Villa. Read more