Guardiola apologises for Man City meltdown

The main talking points in an absorbing game occurred in added time, when Argentine striker Aguero was red-carded for launching himself into an appalling knee-high challenge on David Luiz.

Arsenal will be looking to get back to winnings ways against West Ham this weekend after their league cup exit to the hands of Southampton mid-week.

One man who impressed, in particular, was Cesc Fabregas who featured for the first time since the defeat to Arsenal and Conte was “happy for his performance” in a game that he acknowledged “wasn’t easy for him”.

ANTONIO CONTE, Chelsea manager, on coming from behind to win at the Etihad Stadium. I didn’t come here to change absolutely anything.

“I think today we didn’t lose for the defensive problems, believe me”, he said after interjecting.

“Everyone is playing well, working to the system”. So we talk about the game or the three goals?

Chelsea’s Diego Costa was the architect of the turnaround.

“I know everyone says he’s an angry guy, but I’m seeing that composure now”. In the boxes we are not strong enough… especially here at home. “But of course we lost”.

Neville also spoke about the mass brawl between City and Chelsea players at the end of the match that resulted in both Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho getting sent off. “That’s what we can do in the next period”. Costa played an integral role in Willian’s goal, beating Otamendi — who dived into the tackle rashly — in the center of the field and setting free Willian, who ran clear and drove a shot into the far corner.

“Maybe it was a bit of frustration”, Cahill said to The Mirror.

It is unlikely either Manchester City or Chelsea have heard the last of a shameful conclusion to a high-class game of football as players and officials from both sides became embroiled in ugly scenes. Eden Hazard, who also got on the scoresheet today with a late goal to seal Manchester City’s destiny, lauded Diego’s discipline and his contributions to the team.

“So I suppose we are back to a bit of normality and competing at the top of the table again”. I saw lots of character from my team and that’s very important to grow. Have Chelsea cemented themselves as clear favourites for the title?

City defender John Stones, whose side went ahead courtesy of Gary Cahill’s own goal, said: “There is quite a sour feeling running through everyone’s mind”.

Following one of the most engrossing 90 minutes you are likely to see this season, it is unfortunate what will take the headlines in the aftermath.

“The scoreline didn’t reflect the way we played”.

De Bruyne then gave Chelsea an extraordinary let-off, slamming the ball against the bar from five yards after being picked out by Navas.

UP NEXT: Celtic (h), Champions League, tomorrow.

Subs: Caballero, Sagna, Zabaleta, Fernando.