There were times when it felt like the great winter collapse of Manchester City might have a remarkable new chapter, shaped by the misfortune of their youngest new recruit, but out there on the brink Pep Guardiola’s players did at last show that they still know what it takes to win difficult matches.

Pep Guardiola praises ‘amazing’ City reaction to going behind in Chelsea win - Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden secured victory for the hosts.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said teams have changed tactics because they are no longer intimidated by his side, which is making their Champions League campaign more difficult.