Manchester City played ‘one half’ against Chelsea, says Pep Guardiola

Raheem Sterling gives Chelsea the lead during a first-half display from Manchester City that did not impress Pep Guardiola. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

A frustrated Pep Guardiola criticised Manchester City for only playing “one half” in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium that leaves the champions in third, four points behind Liverpool, with a game in hand.

Raheem Sterling’s 43rd-minute strike came from a breakaway move that took advantage of City’s lax defending in the opening period, before Rodri’s late equaliser shared the points.