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Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea
JAMES NALTON surveys a game of missed chances
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku (right) attempts a shot on goal during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium

MANCHESTER City’s defensive midfielder Rodri popped up with an important goal against Chelsea to take his team’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine games.

This was the first time in 12 games across all competitions that City had failed to win.

It’s a run that has seen them lift the Club World Cup and progress in the FA Cup and Champions League.

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