Sunday’s games in the English Premier League was a beautiful way to bring an end to activities in Game Week 9, as
Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge to face former side Chelsea while Pep Guardiola hosted Southampton.
Manchester City’s struggles continue
Manchester City hosted Southampton at the Etihad in a game that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Midfielder Nathan Redmond put the Saints in front after a mistake by the City defence.
Southampton's Nathan Redmond punishes Manchester City's sloppiness at the back. pic.twitter.com/fky4qqthJg
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Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho restored parity for City as he slotted a David Silva assist from close range.
Iheanacho with the equaliser for City.
It ends Manchester City 1 – 1 Southampton pic.twitter.com/ZHxELtcCU7
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Sunday’s draw makes it three games in a row in which Per Guardiola’s City’s side has failed to win in the league.
Chelsea crush Manchester United
Jose Mourinho had a nightmarish return to Stamford Bridge as Antonio Conte’s men put his United side to the sword.
Pedro scored the first goal 30 seconds into the game, while Gary Cahill doubled Chelsea’s lead from a corner kick.
Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante put a nail to the coffin as they scored goals number three and four as Chelsea climbed to fourth place on the log.
Chelsea's first from Pedro took 30 seconds yo… #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/oC05Y8s4SC
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Gary Cahill converts a well taken corner by Eden Hazard: Chelsea 2 – 0 Manchester United at half time #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/cfN5JPs3RO
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Eden Hazard slots in a beauty – Chelsea's third! Chelsea 3 – 0 Manchester United #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/ah1fpwO5EP
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Where's the defence??? Kante slots in a cool finish
Chelsea 4 – 0 Manchester United #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/gJGDWF2YqF
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Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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