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Man City vs Chelsea highlights and reaction as Julian Alvarez scores before Premier League trophy lift

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Manchester City lead 1-0 at the interval after a good first half display from the much changed team. Cole Palmer has enjoyed a brilliant 45 and did well to lay the ball off to Julian Alvarez for the opener.

This kickstarted the party atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium which has been building since lunchtime. Chelsea were poor in the opening stages but have grown into the game.

Raheem Sterling was denied by Stefan Ortega moments before their biggest chance so far. Lewis Hall's whipped cross was met by Conor Gallagher at the back stick but his header rattled the post.

No matter the result, Pep Guardiola's men will get their hands on the title at full time. Keep up to date with the latest updates from the Etihad Stadium below. Ortega: Made a number of good saves and distribution was mostly good as well. 8 Walker: Came out on top overall up against his former teammate Sterling. 7 Akanji: Solid showing, bossing the defence in the Dias role before getting an early rest. 7 Read all the ratings here.

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