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

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.

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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

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City win the game thanks to Alvarez's first half strike. In truth the second half has been a drag with both teams not at their fluid bests but the three points and title is all that matters to City.

Azpilicueta is denied by Foden at the back stick who puts it behind for a corner. Chalobah then heads the corner over

Three minutes added on

Phillips loses possession, Mudryk is given the ball but his shot goes wide

Gary Neville has given the man of the match award to Foden

Azpilicueta needlessly fouls Foden

The ball once again pinballs in the box, eventually falls to Alvarez who balloons his shot over the bar

Koulibaly's challenge on De Bruyne leads to a City corner

Havertz off Pulisic on

De Bruyne forces Koulibaly to put the ball