Fernando Torres capitalised on a defensive slip from Matija Nastasic to earn Chelsea a dramatic late win over Manchester City.
The defender nodded the ball over his goalkeeper Joe Hart, allowing Torres to nip in an score from a tight angle.It snatched three vital points for Chelsea after Sergio Aguero had earlier slammed in his 10th goal of the season to equalise Andre Schurrle's opener
The in-form City striker outpaced the Blues defence to lash Samir Nasri's through pass beyond a despairing Petr Cech early in the second half.
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Late winner: Fernando Torres capitalised on a late defensive slip to give Chelsea a 2-1 win
Stunner: Sergio Aguero celebrates his magnificent equaliser for City early in the second half
Sweet strike: Gary Cahill can't keep up with Sergio Aguero as he lashes home to level the game at 1-1
First blood: Andre Schurrle (left) celebrates with his teammates after giving Chelsea the lead after 32 minutes
Match facts
Substitutes not used: Luiz, Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, Mata
Scorer: Schurrle 32, Torres 90+1
Booked: Lampard, Ramires
Substitutes not used: Richards, Milner, Dzeko, Pantilimon
Scorer: Aguero 48
Booked: Zabaleta, Nastasic, Javi Garcia
Referee: Howard Webb (South Yorkshire)
Attendance: 41,49
Pitch map of Andre Schurrle's goal for Chelsea
Pitch map of Sergio Aguero's goal for Man City
How did he miss? Fernando Torres rues a gilt-edged opportunity wasted during the first half as Joe Hart counts his blessings
Sandwiched: Sergio Aguero finds himself in the middle of Fernando Torres (left) and Ashley Cole
Rejuvenated: Fernando Torres gets away from City defender Martin Demichelis
So close! Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini rues a missed opportunity
Tangled: Ashley Cole and Samir Nasri fight for the ball
Arm's length: City's David Silva is marshalled by Chelsea's Eden Hazard during the opening stages of the match
Rivalry renewed: Chelsea and Manchester City shakes hands prior to kick-off
New signing: Chelsea fan Katie Anthony, 7, poses with a mural of the squad outside Stamford Bridge
Cover star: Eden Hazard featured on the front of the matchday programme
Health and safety gone mad: A pitchside sign at Stamford Bridge warns fans of flying footballs
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