Man City 1 - 3 Chelsea

Money, Money, Money, It's A Rich Man's Game

If Roman Abramovich is a 'has been', his football club Chelsea FC are certainly not. The owner is only a 'has been' in the sense that the new owners of Manchester City are worth considerably more money than he is, so he is no longer the richest owner in the Premier League. Of course the sums involved are enough to make your eyes water, but as they say that's football. There is no doubt that the Premier League has a particular fascination for some very rich men. Back to the game in hand.......

There has been a great deal of publicity associated with super star Robinho's transfer for £32.5 million. It is sometimes difficult for star players to justify themselves in their first appearance but the Brazilian lost no time in showing why he is so highly valued. His free kick, awarded when Carvalho fouled Jo, was exquisite and flew home past Petr Cech. OK it took something of a deflection off Jon Obi Mikel, but City fans wouldn't have been too bothered about that.

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City's ecstasy didn't last long because within three minutes Chelsea were level, when Carvalho easily beat Joe Hart. The visitors ceased the initiative with Malouda heading against the bar, and Hart saving from Anelka, who could have done better. Chelsea were looking good and becoming fluent although City had one or two good chances.

When Frank Lampard is 'on song' he is very good, or perhaps it was because his father was watching! Whatever, he showed a high level of control and skill to bag Chelsea's second goal after 53 minutes.

It was fitting that Anelka put the game beyond doubt when he scored in the 69th minute, whilst Drogba was being prepared for his reappearance. A head bandaged Joe Cole had set the ball up for the striker. Chelsea's fluent performance was marred when John Terry was handed a straight red card after 77 minutes. He was certainly guilty of a foul, but yellow, rather than red, might have been regarded by many as fair dues!

We are going to hear more of Robinho when he settles in, as this was only a taster. However, Chelsea are a polished team and City's new bosses will have to spend more, if their aim is to challenge the best of the Premiership, sometimes known as the top four!

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