Get the City transfer window latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox Gabriel Jesus deflected strike was the difference in Manchester City's statement victory over Chelsea, but the 1-0 result did not flatter Pep Guardiola's men.
Thomas Tuchel set up in a defensive 5-3-2 formation and did an excellent job of stifling City until Jesus found room in the box to turn and fire an effort towards goal, which Chelsea stopper Edouard Mendy would have collected if not for a heavy deflection.
In response, Chelsea opened up and played more expansively in search of an equaliser, allowing City to cut through them more easily.
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