City reduced the gap at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Chelsea. After a goalless first half, Pep Guardiola’s side stepped up after the break with a thrilling attacking performance. Nico O’Reilly got the crucial opener, heading home Rayan Cherki’s cross.

Manchester City cut the gap at the top of the Premier League to Arsenal to six points after a thumping win over Chelsea

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After a goalless first half, City were unstoppable after the break with three goals in the space of 17 minutes. O’Reilly headed us in front from Rayan Cherki’s cross before the French midfielder assisted again for Guéhi.

Chelsea will be without £107m man Fernandez for this weekend’s visit of Manchester City due to an internal suspension

Manchester City 's pursuit of the Premier League title gained momentum with a dominant 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge which cut the gap at the top to six points. Arsenal 's defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday had opened the door for Pep Guardiola's side to take charge of their own destiny and after a slow first half in west London,