Chelsea started the game encouragingly and put the hosts to test. In the 21st minute, the first goal came from an unlikely source after N’Golo Kante netted from a brilliant long ball by Mateo Kovacic. However, City equalised just a couple of minutes later through Kevin De Bruyne deflected shot. And with just eight minutes remaining, Riyad Mahrez, who only got into the side due to Bernardo Silva’s suspension, scored the winner with a left-foot neat finish into the corner. Here are the major talking points of the game: City’s unusual gameplay Pep Guardiola’s sides are known for playing a possession-based game, but against Chelsea, it was a whole different story as they were not at their usual best. The team struggled to keep the ball at feet and was seemed to be relying on counter-attacks mostly to worry the Blues. From his stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City, last night’s game showcased the lowest possession any Guardiola side has registered in 381 top-flight games. But despite that, the main silver lining is the three points which would help them keep in touch with Liverpool. Mahrez should play more often City have lost more points whenever Mahrez has not…