IMAGE: Manchester City’s gamers have fun after Riyad Mahrez scored the profitable objective in opposition to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Second-half substitute Riyad Mahrez earned Manchester City a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Thursday to maneuver to inside 5 factors of leaders Arsenal within the Premier League.

Mahrez bought on the top of a wonderfully positioned cross from fellow sub Jack Grealish within the 63rd minute after 2022 champions City upped the tempo following a lacklustre first half from the guests.

IMAGE: Riyad Mahrez bought on the top of a wonderfully positioned cross from fellow sub Jack Grealish within the 63rd minute. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Graham Potter’s Chelsea, stranded in unaccustomed tenth place after some poor performances and a collection of accidents, suffered extra dangerous luck, dropping former City ahead Raheem Sterling and US worldwide Christian Pulisic to damage throughout the first 22 minutes.

Their replacements and later younger subs fought onerous in opposition to a strong City facet and had some shiny moments with 19-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka hitting the put up within the first half however couldn’t get previous an skilled defence.