Chelsea's Mentality Helps Extend Dream Start After Win vs. Man City
Blues battle to victory to continue perfect start
Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
Thomas Tuchel's side defended resolutely to earn a morale-boosting win.
Chelsea's victory was built on a solid defensive performance, with Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger particularly impressive.
Lukaku's goal enough to earn three points
Clinical Lukaku makes the difference
Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal of the game in the 15th minute.
The Belgian striker latched onto a through ball from Kai Havertz, showed typical strength to hold off Aymeric Laporte and slotted the ball past Ederson.
It was Lukaku's third goal in as many games for Chelsea.
Chelsea's mentality was key
Blues show mental strength
Chelsea's victory was also a testament to their mental strength.
They were forced to defend for long periods against a strong Manchester City side, but they never looked like conceding.
Chelsea also showed great resilience after going down to ten men when Reece James was sent off in the 68th minute.
Chelsea's future bright under Tuchel
Blues have a bright future
Chelsea's victory over Manchester City is a sign that they are a team to be reckoned with this season.
They have a strong squad, a world-class manager and a winning mentality.
If they can maintain their form, they will be a major force in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Conclusion
Chelsea's victory over Manchester City was a statement of intent. They showed that they have the quality and the mentality to challenge for the biggest trophies this season.