Levi Colwill Steps Up, While Moises Caicedo Takes Risks in a Thrilling Draw at the Etihad

In a pulsating draw at the Etihad Stadium, late heroics from Rodri denied Chelsea a surprising win after an outstanding performance away at Manchester City.

Rodri’s stunning 82nd-minute effort resulted in a shared outcome at the Etihad Stadium. Raheem Sterling had earlier put Chelsea in the lead during the first half, curling his finish past Ederson in a breathtaking move involving Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson. Despite Erling Haaland and several Chelsea players missing crucial opportunities, the Blues showcased their competitiveness, quickly returning to 10th place in the Premier League table. This performance bodes well ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool next weekend.

Nizaar Kinsella provided player ratings after witnessing the Chelsea performances at the Etihad Stadium.

Djordje Petrovic – 7

The Serbian goalkeeper initially struggled with kicking accuracy but settled into the game, making several fine stops.

Malo Gusto – 7

Winning his battle against Jeremy Doku, Gusto displayed prowess reminiscent of Ligue 1 skirmishes.

Axel Disasi – 9

A colossal display from Disasi to counteract Haaland, the Premier League’s top scorer.

Levi Colwill – 8

Impressively covering for the injured Badiashile and Thiago Silva, the 20-year-old displayed a mature performance.

Ben Chilwell – 7

Effectively containing Phil Foden, Chilwell missed a counter-attacking opportunity in the first half.

Enzo Fernandez – 7

Creating dangerous openings early on, the playmaker provided an excellent chance for Sterling.

Moises Caicedo – 6

Solid performance in midfield, but Caicedo ran the risk of being sent off for accumulating fouls.

Conor Gallagher – 8

Displaying creative passing and effectively marking Rodri out of the game after his match-winning display at Crystal Palace.

Raheem Sterling – 8

Despite squandering a one-on-one, Sterling redeemed himself with a challenging finish, concluding an electric counter.

Cole Palmer – 7

Dropping into pockets of space off the right, Palmer contributed to springing counter-attacks.

Nicolas Jackson – 7

Despite missing a one-on-one with Ederson, Jackson’s movement and runs behind caused panic in City’s defense.

Substitutes

Christopher Nkunku – 5

Upon entering the game, the Frenchman missed a chance to score.

Trevoh Chalobah – 6

Making his first appearance of the season, the academy graduate contributed as Chelsea switched to a back five.

Cesare Casadei – 5

Punished for failing to block Rodri’s shot, the Italian faced consequences for the defensive lapse.