“No cap He’s better than Drogba” – Football fans tears Chelsea apart after another 1-0 defeat to Manchester City
Manchester City’s fringe players beat Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad on Sunday (May 21). Fans on Twitter reacted as the champions bagged yet another win.
Julian Alvarez, who started in attack in Erling Haaland’s absence, opened the scoring for the Sky Blues in the 12th minute. The Argentine has now scored in two straight games, also doing so against Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals in midweek.
Despite manager Pep Guardiola naming a second-string lineup, his side saw most of the possession. The Blues, though, were the team with more shots on target. Conor Gallagher struck the woodwork during the first half. Young Lewis Hall, meanwhile, tested Stefan Ortega in the City goal twice.
The Cityzens now have 88 points from 36 games and lead second-placed Arsenal by seven points, having played a game fewer. The Blues, meanwhile, have 43 points from 36 games and are 12th in the standings.
One fan said:
“Julian Alvarez is better than any version of Drogba. No cap.”
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
@DxBruyneSZN: JULIAN ALVAREZ WORLD CUP AND PREMIER LEAGUE WINNER WITH THE GOALLLLLLL
@IamAbdul___: Julian Alvarez is better than all Chelsea strikers combined.
@adtrey_Utd: Julian Alvarez is better than any version of Drogba. No cap ????
@Views09: If you ever feel stupid remember Julian Alvarez, bench warmer at Man City has more EPL goals (8) than Chelsea’s top scorer (7) this season
I arrest my case ????
@psg_chief: Julian Alvarez is just too good to be a backup striker. How I wish PSG had someone like him ????????♂️#PSG
@UtdEra_: United have got blood on their hands for fumbling the Julian Alvarez deal
@ChaaliiyKay: What a baller julian alvarez is man.
@the_marcoli_boy: Julian Alvarez should win the Ballon D’or, he won Argentina a World Cup and leading Man City to a treble