Tijjani Reijnders scored for Manchester City just before halftime, but Enzo Fernández secured a point for Chelsea with a dramatic equaliser in the 94th minute of stoppage time. The draw leaves Manchester City six points behind current league leaders Arsenal. You can watch match highlights on the Manchester City FC or Chelsea Football Club official websites.Head-to-Head StatisticsChelsea holds a marginal lead in the overall head-to-head record across all competitions, though Manchester City has been dominant in recent years.Enzo Fernández bundled home a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser on Sunday to salvage a point for a managerless Chelsea and deal a significant blow to Manchester City's Premier League title aspirations.In a match at the Etihad Stadium played out amidst freezing temperatures and a backdrop of turmoil at Chelsea following the surprise departure of manager Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day, interim boss Calum McFarlane masterminded a resilient performance to hold Pep Guardiola's men to a 1-1 draw.City, who had been on a run of eight consecutive home league wins, appeared to be heading for a hard-fought victory after Tijjani Reijnders' fierce left-footed strike found the net just before halftime.
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The Match UnfoldsThe first half was largely dominated by Manchester City, who controlled possession and created several clear-cut chances. Erling Haaland, in particular, was denied by the post and missed other opportunities to extend City's lead.However, Chelsea emerged reinvigorated in the second half. Under the guidance of McFarlane, who switched to a more effective system, the visitors began to pose a real threat on the counter-attack. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was called into action multiple times to keep Chelsea at bay.The match official signalled for significant stoppage time, and Chelsea capitalised. In the 94th minute, a low cross from Malo Gusto was deflected into the path of Fernández at the far post. The Argentine scrambled the ball over the line at the second attempt, stunning the home crowd and securing a valuable point for the Blues.Title Race Impact and ReactionThe result sees Manchester City drop further ground in the title race, now sitting six points behind current league leaders Arsenal. The City players looked dejected at the final whistle, while Chelsea's temporary squad celebrated a vital result that has lifted spirits within the club.Pundits have praised Chelsea's spirit and tactical adjustments in the second half, especially given the turbulent week the club has endured. The performance was viewed as a positive sign ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
