Sky Sports Premier League Podcast Fernandez's late strike stuns Man City as managerless Chelsea hold out for a point
Jan 4, 2026
Micah Richards, a former England international known for his defensive acumen, and Daniel Sturridge, a former striker with keen attacking insights, dive into Chelsea's thrilling draw against Manchester City. They discuss City's missed opportunities and Haaland's unusual dip in form. Sturridge highlights Chelsea's strategic halftime changes that turned the tide, while Richards breaks down the tactical nuances of Reijnders' opening goal and Fernandez’s last-minute equalizer. The duo also speculates on Chelsea's future under potential new management.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Managerless Chelsea Show Resilience
- Chelsea, managerless, earned a stabilising 1-1 draw at the Etihad through late resilience and tactical changes.
- The result denied Manchester City three points and kept Arsenal six clear at the top.
City Created Chances But Were Not Ruthless
- Manchester City dominated chances but lacked ruthlessness in the final third despite high-quality creators.
- Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge highlighted City's missed opportunities as self-inflicted and costly.
Half-Time Changes Sparked Chelsea Comeback
- Chelsea's second-half improvement followed halftime changes that added midfield stability and attacking impetus.
- Reece James and substitutes like Gusto and Enzo Fernandez energized the comeback.