Guardiola restores faith but Tuchel's tactical crown tarnished

Guardiola came out of the season's first six-pointer with his reputation as a master tactician restored

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus speaks with manager Pep Guardiola as he is substituted off during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

PEP GUARDIOLA secured his place in Manchester City's history with his 221st win, moving ahead of all the club's previous managers, but more significant was the manner of victory over Chelsea, widely considered their chief contenders for the Premier League title.

Saturday lunchtime's kickoff at Stamford Bridge was billed as the first six-pointer of the season, a potential title-decider and the chance for Thomas Tuchel to cement his place as a tactical genius, having masterminded three successive victories against City since taking over as Chelsea manager in January, the biggest of which was the Champions League final last May.