Eight wins in a row for Chelsea as they stun Manchester City in classic clash
Guardiola apologises for City meltdown as Chelsea beat title rivals 3-1 in a game that had everything
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued an apology after his side lost their cool and were reduced to nine men during Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Premier League leaders Chelsea.
City took the lead late in the first half, but second-half goals from Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard gave Chelsea a smash-and-grab victory and the hosts lost their composure in stoppage time.
Sergio Aguero was sent off for a flying lunge on David Luiz and in the ensuing touchline melee, Fernandinho was dismissed after throttling Cesc Fabregas and shoving him over an advertising hoarding.
“It’s a pity it finished like this. I don’t like that. I apologise for what happened,” said Guardiola, whose side have gone four home league games without victory.
Aguero now faces a four-match suspension, but Guardiola claimed his airborne foul on Luiz had not been intentional.
