By winning (1-2) against Manchester City, this Saturday, May 8, Chelsea climbed on the podium of the Premier League and delayed the coronation of the Citizens. The two teams meet on May 29 in Istanbul, Turkey, for the Champions League final.

Chelsea can thank their goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and their Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech. The two Africans weighed heavily on the victory (2-1) of their team over Manchester City, this Saturday, May 8, on behalf of the 35th day of the Premier League.

This victory is worth its weight in gold for the Blues. It allows them to climb on the podium of the standings and gain a psychological advantage over their opponent in the Champions League final on May 29 in Istanbul, Turkey. More anecdotal, it will delay the coronation of the Citizens.

Chelsea and Manchester City had accustomed us to a better quality show. This afternoon, two rather borrowed teams met on the lawn of the Etihad Stadium. In his garden, Pep Guardiola’s team purred for a long time before opening the scoring through Rayeem Sterling (44th) on an error by the Chelsea defense. Almost in the wake, Sergio Agüero misses the opportunity to double the bet: the Argentine striker misses his Panenka in front of Edouard Mendy, vigilant on his line.

In the second half, the Citizens, who had left their executives to rest (Mahrez, De Bryune, Silva …) will suffer in front of the Blues visibly more leggy. Holder this afternoon, Hakim Ziyech, with a clear strike from the left, reduced the mark at the conclusion of a good combination (63rd). The Blues stunned City by scoring a second goal a few seconds from the end (90 +2). At the end of the match, Manchester City could have benefited from a second penalty, but the referee ruled otherwise.

Two weeks before the LDC final, Chelsea take a psychological advantage against Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel and his men will want to repeat the same feat on the evening of May 29 in Istanbul.