Manchester Metropolis got here again from 1-0 right down to beat Chelsea 3-1, partially thanks to a different mistake by Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who was at fault for the second Metropolis objective.
It was a nightmare begin for Metropolis debutant Abdukodir Khusanov, who headed the ball wanting Ederson, the place it was pounced on by Nicolas Jackson and rolled to Noni Madueke who slotted in a free present after three minutes.
A minute later, the brand new centre-back misplaced the ball after which smashed into Cole Palmer in an try and win it again, receiving his first yellow card in English soccer.
He constructed some confidence with a very good block in a while, and Metropolis constructed themselves again up with just a few promising assaults, earlier than a decisive counter made by right-back Matheus Nunes and completed by left-back Josko Gvardiol.
Metropolis have been gifted their second objective within the 68th minute, with just lately mistake-ridden Sanchez deciding to half shut down Erling Haaland earlier than getting stranded close to the sting of his field, permitting the Norwegian ahead to elevate the ball over him and into the online.
The Premier League champions then put the icing on the cake simply earlier than full-time, with Phil Foden slotted by on objective and in a position to beat the keeper.
On the beginning of the sport, Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola instructed BBC Sport: “Not the most effective begin. Fortunate they didn’t punish us for 2-0. After we recovered emotionally and made a very good efficiency.
“[Khusanov] doesn’t converse English so I didn’t converse to him. He’ll be nice. He solely made one or two coaching classes. I didn’t wish to push John [Stones] getting back from damage – with Wednesday’s sport [against Club Brugge].
On the efficiency as an entire, he mentioned: “The gamers have been collectively. That was massively vital. Any participant could make a mistake. The followers at all times assist the brand new gamers. He’s so younger. He’ll study.
“Now we’re nearer to Nottingham however Bournemouth are on a powerful run.”
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