Manchester City extend incredible Premier League record as Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly leaves before end of match
Manchester City have made a fine start to their fourth consecutive Premier League title defence, extending an incredible record.
But while City celebrated a opening day victory At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were left with plenty of questions about the season ahead, with co-owner Todd Boehly leaving before the end of the game.
Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to win a record fifth consecutive title this season and began that mission perfectly with a 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
Erling Haaland and former Chelsea player Mateo Kovacic scored to lead the visitors to victory.
Their result means City have won each of their last ten Premier League games by two or more goals.
This is the longest such streak in the history of the competition, extending its record of nine.
In addition to this, their last three wins of the 2023/24 season have all come against London clubs.
That included a 4-0 win over Fulham, a 2-0 win against Tottenham and a 3-1 win against West Ham in the final game of the season to secure the title.
Manchester City have also shaken off a less desirable statistic.
They have now won a Premier League game away from home without Rodri for the first time since February 2022.
Guardiola's team had lost their last four games without him.
City are now unbeaten in their last 10 games against Chelsea dating back to 2021, with eight wins and two draws.
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Meanwhile, the Blues were left frustrated by their performances, including by the club legend. Juan Obi Mikel.
It was a strange opening day for the Blues as Boehly, who was seen in the stands during the match, was seen leaving before the final whistle.
Television cameras followed him as he walked past the people in his row and headed toward the stands.
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The Chelsea chairman and other club bosses have come under fire in recent times, with homegrown players Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah among those to feature. He was left out of the team amidst his ongoing transfer sagas that are raising alarm.
Both stars were also left out of the match day programme.
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling also published a statement after being omitted from the team.
And while there were positives to their performance, new manager Enzo Maresca will want his side to make a much bigger impact in their Premier League clash with Wolves next Sunday.
