Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Blues took an early lead through Noni Madueke, who capitalized on a defensive error by City’s debutant Abdukodir Khusanov.
Despite the promising start, Chelsea’s defense faltered. Josko Gvardiol equalized for City, and Erling Haaland’s lob over goalkeeper Robert Sánchez, following a misjudged advance, put the hosts ahead. Phil Foden sealed the victory with a late goal.
Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez faced criticism for his performance, receiving a low rating due to poor positioning and decision-making. In contrast, Madueke’s early goal was a rare highlight for Chelsea.
This defeat exposes Chelsea’s ongoing challenges under manager Enzo Maresca, as the team struggles to find consistency in their performances.