Abdukodir Khusanov Debuts as City Hosts Chelsea

Manchester City and Chelsea are locked in a thrilling Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, with the score tied 1-1 at halftime. The match has seen both teams creating scoring opportunities, with City's Josko Gvardiol equalizing in the 42nd minute after Chelsea's Noni Madueke opened the scoring in the 3rd minute.

Manchester City, the current champions, are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain, while Chelsea are seeking to maintain their momentum after a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match has significant implications for both teams' top-four chances, with City currently sitting in seventh place and Chelsea in fourth. City's new signings, Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov, made their debuts, with Marmoush being replaced due to an offside issue.

The head-to-head record between the two teams is closely contested, with Manchester City winning 63 and Chelsea winning 62 of their 166 meetings. City are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games against Chelsea, while Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in their last 16 away games against Man City. The match is expected to be a high-scoring entertainer, with both teams displaying their capabilities.

As the teams resume their match after halftime, the intensity is likely to increase, with both teams seeking a statement win to improve their top-four chances. With Abdukodir Khusanov making his debut, City fans will be eager to see the impact of their new signing, while Chelsea will look to capitalize on their strong start to the match.