Premier League - Manchester City vs Chelsea

Shed wrote:https://twitter.com/chelseafc/status/513705989108158464

"We thought we had done enough but they have class players that can hurt you."

"It’s a little bit deflating but we came here two points ahead of second and we leave here three points ahead of second. It wasn’t that bad a result for us."

"The onus was on them to be on the front foot and come at us, which they did. We defended well and after the sending off we went one up. Of course we wanted to see it out but we were away from home at a very tough place to play. I think the point was probably better for us."

"It was important not to lose here. That’s what our goal was."

"When you’re so close to winning and you’re a man in front obviously it’s disappointing not to win, but we have to keep going now and win the next match."

"Last year we played the perfect match. This year Milner defended more on the right-hand side. That made it more difficult for me to attack."

"Having said that I thought we played well. It’s never easy to play at City. The first half was complicated; we didn’t have much time on the ball."

"We defended well though and then we scored another good team goal, which we have been doing a lot this season. We need to continue like that and keep working hard."

"We stay first in the league, too. Five matches played: four wins and a draw – it’s not a bad start."

"Pellegrino many times says he never speaks about me and my team but he keeps doing the same thing."

"I am the one that does as he says. I don't comment on his words. Don't ask me about his words, I am not interested in that."

"When the dust settled there was of course no doubt that it was a better result for us than it was for Manchester City."

"The points gap is maintained and one of our hardest fixtures of the season, on paper anyway, has been successfully navigated with no damage done."

"For a long time I really felt it was going to be a 0-0 draw, but even so I thought it was an enthralling game."

"City were up for it right from the start but for all their possession and corner kicks they had precious few chances, two shots on target I believe."

"Clearly once again Jose’s tactics were working a treat."

"Jose has always been very clever tactically against the bigger clubs. Last year proved that. I'm sure he'll continue down that line."

"I don't think there's any need to respond beyond that. We'll just continue with our work and try to win as many football matches as possible."