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EPL: Eight goal thriller at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea, City share spoils

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Chelsea football club on Sunday drew 4-4 with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a very thrilling encounter.

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Erling Haaland opened the floodlight of goals when he converted a penalty kick after he was fouled by Chelsea defender, Cucurela.

The Blues equalized via a powerful  header from 39-year old Tiago Silva in the 29th minute of the encounter, few minutes later, former City boy, Raheem Sterling lashed on to a pass in the 37th minute to put the home side in the lead for the first time in the match.

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However, City defender, Akanji headed home a 47th minute header to give the visitors a deserved equalizer that ensured the first half of the encounter ended  in a stalemate.

Upon resumption of second half, Haaland again connected to a pass from Foden to put City in the lead and put scores at 3-2.

Nicolas Jackson brought the home side back in the game after lashing to a rebound in the 67th minute to equalize.

Rodri fired home a powerful shot that deflected off goalkeeper Sanchez for City’s fourth goal.

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Just when it seems the Match was over, Ruben Dias fouled Broja  in the 95th minute  and the resultant penalty was converted by Cole Palmer as both teams share the spoils at Stamford Bridge.

 

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