Ivanovic stuns City as Chelsea charge back into title race

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Ivanovic stuns City as Chelsea charge back into title race

A first-half strike from defender Branislav Ivanovic put the brakes on the widespread view Manchester City are set to cruise the Premier League title in the second half of the season as Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho shrewdly masterminded the first league defeat for Manuel Pellegrini’s side at home this season.

Mourinho was naturally delighted with the win. “We played fantastic against a fantastic team and beat the best team in the Premier League twice. This was very important,” he said.

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