Manchester City secured their first three points in the new season at Stamford Bridge defeating Chelsea 2-0.
Two goals in either half from Erling Haaland and former Chelsea midfield maestro Mateo Kovacic were enough to give the premier league defending champions, Manchester City their first win.
Kovacic’s goal in the 83rd minute doused Chelsea’s hope of earning a point in their season opener.
Pep Guardiola’s team, now unbeaten in 24 Premier League matches, are chasing a record-extending fifth consecutive league title and started their 2024/25 campaign in style at Stamford Bridge. It was in stark contrast to the remarkable 4-4 draw in the corresponding fixture last season.
Erling Haaland chipped in a well-taken opener in the first half of his 100th appearance for City, with his 91st goal for the club paving the way for victory.
Nicolas Jackson responded for Chelsea by having an equalizer ruled out before the break. However, Mateo Kovacic’s fine finish against his former club put the result beyond all doubt six minutes from time.