Tensions boiled over in the closing stages at the Etihad
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Aguero Brutal Tackles vs david luiz |Manchester City vs Chelsea 1-3
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Red Cards Aguero and Fernandinho
Fernandinho can expect a three-game ban, while Sergio Aguero is set to be suspended for four matches
Fernandinho, right, starts to grab and push Chelsea’s Cesc Fàbregas, leading to a red card for the Manchester City man. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola apologised for his team's part in the mass brawl that resulted in Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho being sent off at the end of their 3-1 defeat by Chelsea - but defended both players.
Match Stats:
Possession : MC 61 CHE 39
Goal attempts : Off target : MC 10 CHE 6
Goal attempts : On target : MC 4 CHE 4
Corners : MC 9 CHE 2
Fouls : MC 13 CHE 8
Offsides : MC 2 CHE 1
‘It’s a big win and a big result against a really strong team,’ Conte told Chelsea TV afterwards.
‘With the quality of players in their squad I think it’s the most complete in this league. For this reason, I am pleased with the result, and with the players. They showed me great character.
‘We were lucky at the start of the second half because there was one crossbar, and also a good save from Thibaut kept the result at 1-0,’ Conte added.
‘Then we found great strength to score the goal to draw, and then to score the second goal and the third goal.
‘It’s fantastic this because I repeat, it’s not easy to come here and win this game. Now we have to continue.'
Analysis
Chief football writer Phil McNulty:
It is unlikely either Manchester City or Chelsea have heard the last of a shameful conclusion to a high-class game of football as players and officials from both sides became embroiled in ugly scenes.
City's frustration at what they believed was a series of injustices at the hands of referee Anthony Taylor boiled over in injury time as Aguero caught Luiz high and late, which happened after the Argentina striker clashed with the defender at a corner earlier.
Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah joined in and was lucky not to see red, while Fernandinho was sent off for grabbing Fabregas.
Even then, Fernandinho had to be forced to leave the pitch and with the whole situation threatening to go completely out of control, it was fortunate referee Taylor was able to blow the final whistle seconds later.
It is hard to see how both clubs can escape censure for a failure to control their players.
Former Premier League striker Jason Roberts on Final Score:
The tackle from Aguero was absolutely outrageous. It's exactly what you don't want to see in football. It was the type of challenge that can break a leg. He's absolutely done it on purpose.
Former Blackburn striker Chris Sutton on Match of the Day:
Aguero lost the plot. It's as bad a tackle as you will see - I can't ever remember seeing one as bad as that.
Alex Scott, Arsenal Ladies and England defender on Final Score:
The Football Association has to act. With Aguero, you know that players can get frustrated - but what he did you know you cannot do in football, no way. The thing is, it was such a superb game of football but such a bad ending.
Former England winger Chris Waddle on BBC Radio 5 live:
Chelsea were clinical and look so well-drilled and fresh. City lost their discipline at the end, which will disappoint Guardiola. And now Aguero will be banned - that will be massive.
December is now going to be tough for Manchester City.
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