A weak Manchester City side inflicted blow after blow on a near full-strength Chelsea side who they face on the Premier League opening day. Erling Haaland bounced back from his injury doubts with a clinical hat-trick, and Oscar Bobb continued his sparkling form. City got a first win of the tour, youngsters stepped up, and confidence was flowing through the team by full-time. Focus on Guardiola, though, and you'd think he was a manager chasing a winning goal in the last minute. On Saturday's evidence, he's itching to get started in a fortnight - but Chelsea won't be.

Source: Express August 04, 2024 18:14 UTC