A stunning goal by Kevin De Bruyne gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Chelsea that puts the Citizens on top of the Premier League table on goal difference.
De Bruyne unleashed an unstoppable left-footed shot from 20 yards out after a neat one-two with Gabriel Jesus on 67 minutes to seal City’s fifth straight PL victory.
City had the better of the first half but could not break the deadlock, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saving superbly from Fernandinho just before the break.
Jesus had an effort blocked on the line by Blues defender Antonio Rudiger after De Bruyne’s goal and although Chelsea pressed at the end, they could not find an equaliser.
City top the table on 19 points, with Manchester rivals United on the same total, while Chelsea drop to fourth, six points further back.
Un gol de Kevin De Bruyne le dio la victoria a Manchester City 1-0 sobre el Campeon Chelsea y mantiene los de Guardiola como lideres por gol diferencia despues de 7 jornadas en la Premier League.
De Bruyne definio desde fuera del area una devolucion de Gabriuel Jesus a los 67 minutos, parala quinta victoria del City.
Manchester City llega a 19 puntos, y chelsea baja al cuarto lugar a 6 puntos.
Marouane Felliani scored twice as Manchester United continued their impressive run of form with a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
Juan Mata got United off to the perfect start, moving on to a cut-back from Marcus Rashford to score after three minutes.
Fellaini’s first strike came on 35 minutes, as he prodded home Ashley Young’s cross at the far post.
The Belgian got his second just after the break, heading a Rashford free-kick past Wayne Hennessey.
Romelu Lukaku added a fourth for United in the closing stages, equalling Andy Cole’s record of seven goals in his first seven league games for the club.
The result takes Manchester United top of the Premier League table with 19 points, ahead of Chelsea’s evening home match against Manchester City.
Crystal Palace stay 20th with zero points.
Marouane Fellaini anoto en dos oportunidades y Manchester United mantuvo su impresionante ritmo con un 4-0 sobre Crystal Palace en Old Trafford.
Juan Mata abrió la cuenta a los 3 minutos y despues llegaria el doblete de Fellaini a los 35 y 49 minutos.
Romelo Lukaku aporto el cuarto, igualando a Andy Cile con 7 goles en sus primeros 7 partidos con su nuevo club.
Con la victoria Manchester United llega a 19 puntos, dejando a Crystal Palace con marca de 7 partidos perdidos en el arranque de la temporada, ultimo lugar y sin puntos.