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Man City edge Chelsea to stay top of EPL

Sunday, 01 October 2017 1:52 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 01 October 2017 1:54 PM ]

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on September 30, 2017. (AFP)

Manchester City have stayed at the top of the English Premier League, after a narrow 1-0 victory over the defending champions Chelsea, at Stamford bridge.

Pep Guardiola’s men were without Argentina striker Sergio Aguero due to injury, but they were still the better side in the first half despite a 0-0 draw.

However, after the break Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne netted the ball in the 67th minute against his former club, with a rising left-footed-drive from outside the area.