Fernando Torres capped off an impressive attacking display for Chelsea by seizing on Manchester City’s defensive blunder in the 90th minute to clinch a 2-1 victory in the Premier League on Sunday.
After Chelsea substitute Willian launched the ball forward, City goalkeeper Joe Hart found himself exposed on the edge of the penalty area and defender Matija Nastasic managed to head the ball over his own goalkeeper.
In a run that encapsulated his energetic performance at Stamford Bridge, Torres raced onto the loose ball and sent it into the unguarded net.
“I don’t think this is the moment to say who is to take (blame),” City manager Manuel Pellegrini said. “They scored the goal and we will analyze it in the week.”
The second half had begun badly for Chelsea when Sergio Aguero cancelled out Andre Schuerrle’s opener, which had been set up by Torres.
But Torres’ late winner ensured Chelsea ended the weekend still two points behind leader Arsenal, while City dropped to seventh.
“We are happy because it is our first win against a contender for the Premier League,” Torres said.
Although it was Torres’ first league goal of the season, it was the Spain striker’s third this week after also scoring twice at Schalke in the Champions League on Tuesday.
And it ensured that two of Sunday’s goals were scored by former Atletico Madrid strikers — Torres and Aguero — in a meeting of one-time Real Madrid managers: Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho and Pellegrini.
Jose Mourinho was excited after the 2-1 victory over Manchester City that Chelsea had ‘beaten the best team in the Premier League’, and was thankful for a slice of luck that helped Fernando Torres score the winning goal.
“Everything that happened (with Torres) came after he missed the easy chance,” he said.
“(It was) amazing. When you are a player and you make a mistake you are finished for the game.
“After that you saw the best Fernando. He won the first goal and worked unbelievably for the team.”
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