Manchester City made a comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in an intense Premier League showdown. Rodri's late goal cancelled out Raheem Sterling's opener just before half-time, with Mauricio Pochettino's side nearly clinching victory against the champions. The draw leaves City four points behind Liverpool and two points behind Arsenal in the league table. Chelsea, on the other hand, sits 10th with 35 points.

City faced issues due to missing key players who could assist in quick ball movement in tight areas, resulting in a slightly disrupted passing game against Chelsea's organized pressing. Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling stood out for Chelsea, with Sterling notably becoming the first player to score home and away against Man City in a Premier League campaign after having played for them previously.

Haaland had an off night for City, unable to convert his attempts into goals. Pochettino's tactical approach was praised for Chelsea's effective performance, allowing them to counter-attack and trouble City's defense. Despite the intense match, both managers expressed satisfaction with their teams' efforts.

Manchester City will face Brentford next on Tuesday, February 20, while Chelsea prepares to meet Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, February 25. Both teams are aiming to continue their competitive campaigns in the upcoming fixtures.