At 19:30 Lithuanian time, the 34th round match of the English "Premier" league was played between England's time "Chelsea" and "Manchester City" teams at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. The "City" team led by Sergio Aguero defeated Guus Hiddink's players 0-3 and temporarily rose to third place.
The first half began with an active play by the "blues" team. In the 4th minute, Pedro had a great opportunity to take the hosts forward, but the Spaniard failed to send the ball into the guests' goal, despite Joe Hart leaving them unguarded. Defender Nicolas Otamendi played confidently at the goal line.
However, later Manuel Pellegrini's players took the initiative and created more dangerous opportunities. One of the most realistic chances to score in this match came in the 20th minute for Kevin De Bruyne, but he failed to beat his compatriot in "Chelsea" goal in a one-on-one situation.
The first goal of the match fell in the 33rd minute. Sergio Aguero, with a deceptive shot from about 20 meters, put the hosts ahead, and in the 54th minute, he increased their advantage after a pass from Samir Nasri.
Throughout the second half, "Chelsea" had nothing to offer to their opponents. In the 78th minute, Fernandinho was fouled in the penalty area and Thibaut Courtois was sent off the field. Asmir Begovic, who stood in the goal, could not stop S. Aguero's 11-meter penalty, and the "City" team won important three points after the Argentine's "hat-trick".
"Man City" rose to third place with 60 points, but London's "Arsenal" will have the chance to regain a two-point advantage tomorrow. "Chelsea" club, with 44 points, remains in 10th place.
Results:
"Chelsea" 0 - 3 "Man City" 33' [0 - 1] S. Aguero 54' [0 - 2] S. Aguero 80' [0 - 3] S. Aguero (11 m penalty) 78' T. Courtois ("Chelsea") sent off the field
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