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Premier League
Dec 3, 2016 at 12.30pm UK
 
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Cahill (45' og.)
Aguero (97'), Fernandinho (97')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Costa (60'), Willian (70'), Hazard (90')
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Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Manchester City, Chelsea fined for clash at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City are fined £35,000 and Chelsea more than double that sum after their players clashed at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month.
Dec 13, 17:17
Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Chelsea facing points deduction?
Chelsea are reportedly facing a points deduction for the mass brawl at Manchester City last weekend.
Dec 11, 14:13
Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Chelsea 'facing record fine for fracas against Manchester City'
Chelsea are reportedly facing a record fine for failing to control their players during last weekend's melee against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 6, 12:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 19, 2016
Manchester City, Chelsea charged by Football Association
The Football Association charges both Manchester City and Chelsea with failing to control their players in their Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 5, 16:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Man City's Wilfredo Caballero: 'Let's forget Sergio Aguero tackle and move on'
Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero says that the team need to "look forward" and "forget" about Sergio Aguero's four-match ban.
Dec 5, 14:58
Sergio Aguero of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero to serve four-game ban for Chelsea red card
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is hit with a four-game ban after getting sent off in Saturday's defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 5, 13:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gary Cahill: 'Sergio Aguero's tackle on David Luiz was crazy'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that Sergio Aguero's challenge on David Luiz - which earned him a red card - was "crazy but "out of character".
Dec 5, 11:43
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Jamie Redknapp: 'Diego Costa best centre-forward in Premier League'
Jamie Redknapp says that Chelsea star Diego Costa is the best centre-forward in the Premier League.
Dec 5, 10:21
Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
David Luiz plays down Sergio Aguero tackle in Manchester City, Chelsea clash
Chelsea defender David Luiz plays down his late-game clash with Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in Saturday's Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 4, 17:40
Willian of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016
Willian hails mental strength following away victory over Manchester City
Chelsea winger Willian states that his side's memorable 3-1 victory over hosts Manchester City in the Premier League was in part down to his teammates' mental strength.
Dec 4, 14:20
Willian celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Still plenty of room for Chelsea improvement'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte urges his players to continue improving aspects of their individual games in order to keep this winning streak running into the festive period.
Dec 3, 21:42
Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Pep Guardiola 'sorry' for late Manchester City fracas
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that Sergio Aguero's wild challenge on David Luiz "was not intentional", but apologises for the behaviour of his players.
Dec 3, 21:28
John Stones comes up against Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
John Stones: "Sour feeling" after Chelsea loss
Manchester City defender John Stones admits that his teammates are left with "quite a sour feeling" following their defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 3, 19:00

The Match

Match Report

Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard score second-half goals to help Chelsea recover from a goal down to beat nine-man Manchester City 3-1 in a top-of-the-table tussle.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Man City's 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, as the Blues came out on top to move four clear.

Team News

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola makes six changes to his side for the Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Head to Head
Feb 21, 2016 4pm
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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