Seeking a quick response after losses away at Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt, Omar Marmoush fired the Blues into a sixth minute lead, latching onto Matheus Nunes’ inviting cross.
The Blues then deservedly doubled our advantage on the stroke of half time when Antoine Semenyo coolly converted on what was his first Premier League home start since his move from Bournemouth.
With fellow January arrival Marc Guéhi enjoying a superbly accomplished debut after his move from Crystal Palace earlier this week, it made for the perfect day all round.
Victory also saw Pep Guardiola’s side narrow the gap on leaders Arsenal to just four points at the top of the Premier League ahead of the Gunners’ Sunday tea time clash with Manchester United.
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