Premier League: Haaland and Foden Propel Man City Back into Top Four

It is that early that it is almost like you start with -1 goal. This can happen but it is about keeping going. It is about that and trying to have piece of mind in your head. That's what matters," said Haaland.

Late blows from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden took City to a well-deserved 3-1 win over Chelsea in an action-packed Etihad match and sent them shooting up to fourth in the Premier League table.

Noni Madueke made the most of a catastrophic error from City newcomer Abdukodir Khusanov to get the opener as Chelsea looked to open a five-point lead on the champions to seal a UEFA Champions League ticket, reports Premier League.

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City though deservedly levelled before the break thanks to Josko Gvardiol's close-range strike.

Haaland latched on to Ederson's long ball and lobbed an out-of-position Robert Sanchez to put City ahead in the second half.

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And victory was then sealed three minutes from time when Foden broke free of the Chelsea defence to rifle home and seal a precious three points.

When we had the start like we did it is difficult but we played really well and we kept on going and kept on going. We kept pushing and second half was the same. In the end it is what we need to do. We need to lock it in the back and keep going attacking-wise.".

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It is that early that it is almost like you start with -1 goal. This can happen but it is about keeping going. It is about that and trying to have piece of mind in your head. That's what matters," said Haaland.

The win takes City to fourth in the table on 41 points, ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle United on goal difference and one clear of Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth.

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"Not the best start. Lucky they didn't punish us for 2-0. After we recovered emotionally and made a good performance. We had more of the ball than the last games. It was really important.

The players were together. That was massively important. Any player can make a mistake. The fans always support the new players. He’s so young. He will learn. Now we’re closer to Nottingham but Bournemouth are on an impressive run,” said City boss Pep Guardiola.

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City will back in action here at the Etihad next Wednesday for a crucial Champions League clash at home to Club Brugge.

In what is the last game of the league stage, a will push City through to two-legged last 16 play-offs next month.

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