Erling Haaland scored the game’s first penalty kick after it was determined that Marc Cucurella had fouled him within the penalty area. The contest was extremely intense. This was a contentious decision in which the outcome could have gone either way. As Chelsea mounted a determined comeback, Raheem Sterling and Thiago Silva scored goals for the club in quick succession. Sterling capped off an unbelievable move against the club that he had previously played for.
But the victorious team responded immediately, as Manuel Akanji’s goal, which he scored while unmarked and shortly before halftime, tied the score. Haaland capitalized on the opportunity provided by the circumstance by slotting in Phil Foden’s cross ninety seconds into the second half.
After City had taken the lead, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson scored on a rebound to tie the game and eliminate City’s advantage. Malo Gusto’s deflection presented the Blues with a golden opportunity, but City once again found the back of the net. Rodri’s shot went over Silva’s extended leg but still found its way into the back of the net to give City back the lead.