Strain grows on Graham Potter, whose aspect effectively overwhelmed in a defeat which means Chelsea have now exited each home cups on the first stage for the primary time in 34 years.
Riyad Mahrez scored a surprising free-kick and a penalty, with Julian Alvarez additionally netting from the spot and Phil Foden scoring in open play.
Chelsea followers chanted for each Roman Abramovich and Thomas Tuchel because the ambiance turned poisonous within the away finish on the Etihad Stadium.
Nizaar Kinsella was on the Etihad Stadium to witness the motion…
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6
After Edouard Mendy broke his finger in coaching, Kepa continued in aim and was overwhelmed 4 instances. Not one of the targets have been as a lot his fault because the one conceded in midweek and he made a number of first rate saves.
Trevoh Chalobah – 5
Taking part in out of place at proper again, Chalobah struggled at instances with the tempo and trickery of Mahrez who scored twice in a formidable show.
Bashir Humphreys – 5
The 19-year-old made his Chelsea debut in tough circumstances. At instances, the defence seemed very ragged however he didn’t make any apparent errors.
Gave away a penalty and was outperformed by his teenage companion. He seemed drained and struggled to maintain tempo with City’s assault.
Lewis Corridor – 5
Nonetheless simply 18, Corridor seemed good in possession and performed out effectively from the again. Nevertheless, he did battle with a few of City’s wing play down his flank.
Mateo Kovacic – 5
The midfielder had little or no influence on the sport within the first half and was substituted at half-time. It was probably a pre-planned substitution however the group received higher in his absence.
Conor Gallagher – 4
The midfielder received a uncommon begin however badly struggled badly in possession. His urgent was over dedicated and with out high quality
Jorginho – 5
The vice-captain took the armband in Azpilicueta’s absence however produced an nameless show the place he received little or no of the ball.
Mason Mount – 5
After getting back from harm, Mount was unable to influence the sport with any of his attacking play and solely seemed good within the press earlier than Chelsea suffered an enormous dip in efficiency after the second aim.
Kai Havertz – 3
Gave away a silly penalty with a handball within the first half and squandered a number of probabilities to run in behind Man City’s defence regardless of them taking part in a excessive line of defense. It killed Chelsea’s sport plan.
Hakim Ziyech – 4
Ziyech has been unable to duplicate his Morocco type on the World Cup in membership colors. He didn’t create when in possession and his off-the-ball operating not often led to any probabilities.
Substitutes
Denis Zakaria – 6
As so typically as of late, the loanee was one of many higher performers, lifting the group right into a spell of dominance early within the second half. Chelsea nonetheless had little to indicate for it.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6
Azpilicueta’s off-the-ball operating produced one of many few transitions that threatened Man City. Nevertheless, it was an excessive amount of to ask him to alter the sport.
Omari Hutchinson – 5
The 18-year-old confirmed glimpses of the standard that he has proven in academy soccer. Sadly, he has needed to make his first steps within the males’s sport in chaotic circumstances and has not finished himself justice.
Carney Chukwuemeka – N/A
David Datro Fofana – 6
It was all an excessive amount of to count on the £8.6million signing from Molde to make an influence on his debut. He struggled to get on the ball as Chelsea have been effectively overwhelmed.
Unused subs: Bettinelli; Cucurella, Badiashile, Thiago Silva.
