Though Chelsea ran out thumping winners in the end in N17 thanks to Nicolas Jackson’s late hat-trick, they flattered to deceive for long stretches in a chaotic clash against nine men and will have to improve hugely if they are to spring a shock against the defending champions today. Pep Guardiola’s City, meanwhile, can go three points clear of Arsenal at the summit with another win here having booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare in midweek.
