Watch Pep Guardiola speak to the media following our 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
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Match Report
City suffer late frustration in Chelsea draw](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manchester-city-chelsea-202526-match-report-63903142)
There was late heartbreak for the hosts as a stunning first half strike by Tijjani Reijnders was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez’s last-gasp leveller.
Guardiola answered questions from journalists after the game in his post-match press conference.
He discussed the performance of his team and how the point affects the title race.
READ: WE CAN LEARN FROM CHELSEA DRAW, SAYS RODRI
The boss also talked about the injury setbacks of Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol who have been building a strong defensive relationship this season.
Guardiola also chatted about the return to the team of Rodri and how he will have to assess the influential midfielder’s fitness ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Brighton.
Watch the briefing at the top of the page...
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