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We returned to the Etihad Stadium for our second game in four days and a tough test against Chelsea.
Enzo Maresca departed the London club in the build-up to the game but they are still in the race for the places at the top of the Premier League.
City, meanwhile, drew 0-0 away to Sunderland on the back of a run of eight straight victories in all competitions.
As always, we don’t reveal the outcome for those who have avoided the result, so the game can be enjoyed ‘as live’.
With commentary from Alistair Mann alongside former City great Andy Morrison sit back and every kick from the encounter.
CITY+ subscribers can find out who came out on top by playing the video above...
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