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Chelsea’s Spanish defender Marcos Alonso (2nd R) shoots to score their late winner during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2021. (Photo by AFP)

Manchester City’s title win has been delayed after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

The Sky Blues broke the deadlock in the 44th minute when Raheem Sterling tapped the ball home, following a defensive mistake.

But the hosts lost the momentum after out-going striker Sergio Aguero missed a Panenka before the break.

The London Blues scored the equalizer when Hakim Ziyech netted the ball with a precise shot from the edge of the box in the 63rd minute.

Then, Marcos Alonso grabbed a stoppage-time winner for Chelsea to delay Man City’s coronation.

Pep Guardiola’s side now needs 3 points to clinch a 3rd Premier League title in 4 years, while Chelsea leapfrogged Leicester into 3rd place. The two sides will meet again in the Champions League final on the 29th of May.