Haaland out of the blocks as Man City kick off title defence with Stamford Bridge win

Mateo Kovacic, a Champions League winner with Chelsea, provided the second to ruin a first game in charge for new Blues boss Enzo Maresca.

POACHER EXTRAORDINAIRE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores his side's opening goal past Chelsea 'keeper Robert Sanchez. Pic: Dave Shopland, AP

Premier League: Chelsea 0 Manchester City 2  

Erling Haaland marked his 100th Manchester City appearance with his 91st goal as Pep Guardiola's side showed once again why they have lifted all of the last four Premier League titles.