This archive report was first published on 9 May 2021.
Chelsea's victory over Manchester City on May 9, 2021, marked a significant setback for City's Premier League title aspirations, as they were forced to wait for their inevitable coronation.
Despite Raheem Sterling's first-half goal, City's dreams of a historic quadruple were dealt a blow when Hakim Ziyech levelled in the second half, and Marcos Alonso sealed the win in the dying seconds.
Chelsea's win lifts them into third spot, six points clear of fifth-placed West Ham with just three games left for Thomas Tuchel's side.
Outgoing champions Liverpool kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Southampton, while Tottenham suffered a hammer blow with a 3-1 defeat at Leeds.
Pep Guardiola expressed frustration at the manner of his side's defeat, saying, 'We missed our chance in the last minute of the first half for the penalty, but we were in a good position. We conceded a goal, suffered for 15 minutes, then reacted well, but in the end they scored.'
Guardiola also defended Sergio Aguero's decision to take a Panenka-style spot-kick, saying, 'I have always said to him, take one decision and take it full convincing, so he decided to do it this way. I have nothing to add.'
