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Chelsea 2 - 0 Man City
Luiz breaks the deadlock for Chelsea on 78 minutes with a fine header
Chelsea overtook Manchester City to move into third place in the Premier League and signal their title hopes might not be over after late goals by David Luiz and Ramires.
Brazilian defender Luiz proved his growing status as a star at Stamford Bridge in a closely fought battle that for long periods looked like it would end in a goalless draw.
The 23-year-old rose to meet Didier Drogba's free-kick on 78 minutes and Ramires added the gloss in injury time to relieve the Chelsea crowd, who had suffered a frustrating afternoon up to that point.
The result will also give Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti further confidence after his position was said to be up for discussion in May by chief executive Ron Gourlay on Sunday morning.
For City, an early Yaya Toure shot saved by Petr Cech, was as good as it got and as the game wore on their attacking threat was often snuffed out by the excellent Luiz.
So the defeat - which ended a run of three victories against the Blues - will again raise questions about Roberto Mancini's defensive approach and it will give Tottenham hope that they can beat them to the fourth Champions League spot.
Chelsea overtook Manchester City to move into third place in the Premier League and signal their title hopes might not be over after late goals by David Luiz and Ramires.
Brazilian defender Luiz proved his growing status as a star at Stamford Bridge in a closely fought battle that for long periods looked like it would end in a goalless draw.
The 23-year-old rose to meet Didier Drogba's free-kick on 78 minutes and Ramires added the gloss in injury time to relieve the Chelsea crowd, who had suffered a frustrating afternoon up to that point.
The result will also give Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti further confidence after his position was said to be up for discussion in May by chief executive Ron Gourlay on Sunday morning.
For City, an early Yaya Toure shot saved by Petr Cech, was as good as it got and as the game wore on their attacking threat was often snuffed out by the excellent Luiz.
So the defeat - which ended a run of three victories against the Blues - will again raise questions about Roberto Mancini's defensive approach and it will give Tottenham hope that they can beat them to the fourth Champions League spot.