Manchester City v Chelsea LIVE: A much-changed City have the lead against Chelsea

After a couple of promising Chelsea attacks the match has slowed down again now with City controlling possession.

Azpilicueta brings down Palmer and City have a free kick on the left-hand side.

Conor Gallagher sees his effort rattle the post. More encouragement for Chelsea.

Raheem Sterling bursts through with the ball and tries to slide his effort past Ortega but the City keeper gets a hand to it. That's a huge chance for Chelsea.

Phillips plays a wonderful pass to Foden on the right, Foden brings the ball down before trying to clip it into the top corner but it flies just wide of the target.

Manchester City have had 70% possession so far and have completed 188 passes to Chelsea's 83.

Phil Foden is playing centrally, in a De Bruyne-esque role and he is really enjoying himself out there, playing passes between the lines, moving well off the ball and influencing the game.

Man City cut through Chelsea brilliantly through the centre of the pitch, Cole Palmer's cross is then cleared away from danger by Chalobah.

Man City are stroking the ball around under virtually no pressure from Chelsea.

Manchester City have now scored 100 goals across all competitions at the Etihad this season, in 30 games. A mindblowing statistic.

Phillips is taken out by Havertz and City have a free kick.

City have been ruthless so far, they are moving the ball quickly, looking to get in behind and keeping the ball from Chelsea. There are no signs of Pep's men taking their foot off the gas thus far.

Gallagher gets in the way to block Mahrez's effort. City really look in the mood.

Guardiola's side have taken the lead courtesy of Julian Alvarez! Cole Palmer burst through the middle before feeding Alvarez to his right with a great pass, Alvarez brings the ball under his spell before firing it past Kepa.

Cesar Azpilicueta stands up well and prevents Palmer from going past him on this occasion.

Enzo Fernandez is down and in need of treatment following a collision with Kyle Walker.

The ball drops to Foden on the edge of the box but the England international fires his effort well wide of the target.

Mahrez feeds Walker who attempts a cross but Gallagher gets his body in the way and City have a corner.

Cole Palmer has managed to get in down the left-hand side on both attempts so far. He is getting past Azpilicueta with relative ease.