BY JAMES ROBSON
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City barely avoided a first defeat of 2024 after Rodri’s deflected effort salvaged a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the English Premier League on Saturday.
The midfielder’s 83rd-minute goal extended the defending champions’ unbeaten run in all competitions to 15 games. But the draw at Etihad Stadium saw City lose ground on league leader Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal, both winners earlier.
“We played incredible in the second half. The first half was not our levels,” City manager Pep Guardiola said, “but to compete against them teams you have to play 90 minutes not just one half.”
City dropped to third on the table, four points behind Liverpool and two off Arsenal, with a game in hand on both of its title rivals.
Former City forward Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead when curling home in the 42nd.
He had the chance to
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