Man City Defeat Chelsea To Open 18-Point Premier League Lead

Manchester City’s relentless run towards the Premier League title continued as they opened up an 18-point lead by inflicting more damage on Chelsea’s chances … Continue reading Man City Defeat Chelsea To Open 18-Point Premier League Lead

By Simon

Updated March 4, 2018

Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on March 4, 2018. Anthony Devlin / AFP

Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Photo: Anthony Devlin / AFP

Manchester City’s relentless run towards the Premier League title continued as they opened up an 18-point lead by inflicting more damage on Chelsea’s chances of a top-four finish with a 1-0 home win on Sunday.

Bernardo Silva scored the only goal of the match 35 seconds into the second half at the Etihad Stadium when he prodded home at the back post from David Silva’s low cross.

Chelsea’s fourth defeat in five league games left Antonio Conte’s reigning English title-holders five points adrift of the Champions League places.