Man City 1 Chelsea 1: Raheem Sterling returns to put huge dent in City title hopes as Rodri earns draw with late strike

MANCHESTER CITY lost ground in the title race after he dealt a blow from their former ace.

Raheem Sterling netted for Chelsea in the first half to down the home side.

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Raheem Sterling put Chelsea in front with his first half strike[/caption]

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Before Rodri smashed home a late equaliser[/caption]

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Erling Haaland had a game to forget[/caption]

A stoic Chelsea defence paired with an extremely wasteful Erling Haaland meant City struggled to find a way level despite a host of chances being created.

However, in the end City found their goal through pure power rather than their usual slick methods.

Minutes from the end Rodri smashed a shot towards goal, with Axel Disasi unable to deflect the ball away as it came off his knee.

City also had a last-gasp penalty appeal waved away after Levi Colwill pulled Ruben Dias down in the area.

More to follow.

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