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Matt Verri

Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City: Riyad Mahrez goal enough for Pep Guardiola’s side to close the gap to Arsenal

Riyad Mahrez came off the bench to win the match for Man City

(Picture: Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)

Riyad Mahrez came off the bench to score the only goal of the match as Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

After Arsenal’s goalless draw with Newcastle earlier in the week, the chance was there for Pep Guardiola’s side to cut the gap to the Gunners at the top, and they did just that as Mahrez moved them to within five points of the Premier League leaders.

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