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Man City v Chelsea live: Enzo Fernandez strikes late to stun hosts in thrilling finale
Man City failed to close the gap to leaders Arsenal as managerless Chelsea snatched a point at the Etihad with Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage time strike
Richard Jolly at the Etihad & Chris Wilson
Sunday 04 January 2026 19:42 GMT
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Manchester City were stunned by managerless Chelsea at the Etihad in a huge boost to Premier League leaders Arsenal, who now lead by six points.
Enzo Fernandez struck deep into stoppage time for the Blues, led by Under-21s head coach Calum McFarlane, after the shock exit of Enzo Maresca.
It concluded an end-to-end second half with Pep Guardiola’s failing to punish the visitors after creating numerous chances.
The hosts dominated early but almost fell behind after a glorious chance for Estevao Willian, with the Brazilian’s strike blocked.
But moments after Erling Haaland’s thumping strike hit the woodwork, City took the lead after dominating the opening half. Tijjani Reijnders was forced wide, but unleashed a venomous left-footed strike that squeezed past stand-in goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen at the near post.
And Pedro Neto wasted a superb chance in the second half to equalise, with Enzo Fernandez’s footwork impressing, and the game opening up into a tense finale. And the Argentine found himself unmarked at the back post late on, sweeping home from close range to earn a precious point and boost the Gunners in the title race.
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MAN CITY V CHELSEA LIVE: LATEST SCORE AND UPDATES FROM PREMIER LEAGUE
Man City host Chelsea in Premier League | live on Sky Sports Main Event
Blues overseen by U-21s boss Calum McFarlane after Enzo Maresca exit
Pep Guardiola’s side seven points behind leaders Arsenal after last night’s win
42′ GOAL! Reijnders lashes in near-post effort [MCI 1-0 CHE]
39′ OFF THE POST! Haaland hits woodwork with curled effort [MCI 0-0 CHE]
90+4′ GOAL! Fernandez strikes late to stun hosts [MCI 1-1 CHE]
Man City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Haaland.
Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Acheampong, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto; Fernandez, James; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro.
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Man City 1-1 Chelsea
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Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:42
11 minutes ago
Interim Chelsea boss laps up applause from visiting supporters
The Chelsea players go to the away fans to celebrate, but interim manager Calum McFarlane hangs back.
Only for captain Reece James to wrap an arm around him and urge him to greet the fans.
A touching moment for the young coach in what is his greatest achievement in his young career to date.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:37
15 minutes ago
FT: Man City 1-1 Chelsea
“Midweek, as well, not finishing teams off, they’re not ruthless. They’ll be kicking themselves, they know they should have had three points,” says Micah Richards on Sky Sports.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:33
17 minutes ago
FT: Man City 1-1 Chelsea
That’s it, Guardiola is livid, hugging Foden, who is furious as well.
Warm words from Guardiola for McFarlane on the touchline. He’s pulled off a masterstroke here.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:31
18 minutes ago
Man City 1-1 Chelsea
90+6
The latest from Richard Jolly at the Etihad:
Chelsea have deserved that. So has Calum McFarlane, who reshaped his side at half-time and has made fine subs. Has Calum McFarlane changed the title race?
Richard Jolly4 January 2026 19:30
20 minutes ago
90+4
GOAL! Enzo Fernandez has snatched a late equaliser!
It’s a beautiful ball across and City can’t clear it.
Fernandez misses once, but then pokes it in from close range. Guardiola sinks, he is distraught.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:28
22 minutes ago
GOAL! Man City 1-1 Chelsea (Fernandez)
90+4
GOAL! Enzo Fernandez has snatched a late equaliser!
It’s a beautiful ball across and City can’t clear it.
Fernandez misses once, but then pokes it in from close range. Guardiola sinks, he is distraught.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:26
23 minutes ago
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
90+2
Tijjani Reijnders is Neville’s player of the match, unless Chelsea score, then it’ll be Reece James.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:25
24 minutes ago
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
90 mins
SIX MINUTES ADDED ON!
James curls a free-kick into the box, but that’s too easy for Donnarumma.
Khusanov whacks Delap as Neto tries to shuffle up the pitch and release his teammate.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:23
26 minutes ago
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
88 mins
It’s good work from Palmer to release Delap, he holds it up well and City regain composure.
Hato slides one in and Palmer is free! Oh no, a swinger, and the ball is missed completely. City frantically clear.
Ake then whacks one onto the outstretched Delap leg as the forward attempted to storm into the path of the cutback.
Jack Rathborn4 January 2026 19:22
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