In the Premier League title race, Manchester City endured a setback, settling for a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite having a late penalty appeal dismissed by VAR in injury time, Manchester City felt unjustly treated, as replays indicated Levi Colwill handling the ball.
Starting the day trailing Liverpool by two points in second place, Manchester City’s draw saw them slip to third in the standings.
Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Brentford earlier in the day increased the pressure on City, while Arsenal’s 5-0 win against Burnley added further competition at the top.
City’s quest for three points ended in disappointment as they registered their fourth draw of the season.
Raheem Sterling, facing his former club, broke the deadlock with a precise finish into the bottom corner following a swift Chelsea counter-attack in the 42nd minute.
Sterling missed an opportunity to double the lead early in the second half, with his close-range effort saved by Ederson.
Despite City’s relentless push for an equalizer, Erling Haaland squandered a glaring chance as time dwindled.
The desired equalizer finally came in the 83rd minute when Rodri’s powerful shot deflected off Trevoh Chalobah and found the back of the net.
However, controversy ensued when Colwill appeared to handle the ball in added time, though VAR deemed it accidental.
