City make extra man count against Chelsea

Chelsea 2 Manchester City 3

City make extra man count against Chelsea
Sun, 12 Aug, 2012 - 16:37

Chelsea 2 Manchester City 3

After the joy and wonder of an Olympic fortnight, English football delivered an ugly opening to the new season as Manchester City came from behind to beat 10-man Chelsea at Villa Park.

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