"The result leaves City six points behind the Gunners at the summit. McFarlane, already without Moisés Caicedo through suspension, found his assignment got tougher as defender Marc Cucurella and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez were ruled out because of injury. City were the dominant side but struggled to break through Chelsea's stubborn rearguard in a tight opening and it was the visitors who had the first opportunity when Estevao had a shot blocked."
"That prompted City to lift the tempo and Phil Foden showed nice footwork in the area before dragging an effort wide. The pace quickened further as half-time approached and Bernardo Silva curled over before Erling Haaland had a deflected shot palmed away by Filip Jorgensen. Rodri, making his first start since October, grew in influence and he won the ball to feed Haaland for another chance but the Norwegian was denied by a post."
Enzo Fernández grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Chelsea at Manchester City. Chelsea endured turmoil after Enzo Maresca's sudden departure on New Year's Day and faced the match without suspended Moisés Caicedo and injured Marc Cucurella and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. Calum McFarlane, the Under-21 coach, took charge temporarily and managed the side against Pep Guardiola's team. Manchester City dominated possession and created early chances from Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland, with Haaland hitting the post and a deflected effort palmed away by Filip Jorgensen. Rodri made his first start since October and grew in influence. Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring before Fernández restored parity, leaving City six points behind Arsenal. Liam Rosenior is expected to replace Maresca, with McFarlane likely to return to his Under-21 role.
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