Chelsea were beaten at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening despite going one goal up very early on against a Manchester City side that were far from their best

With both Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake still sidelined with injury, and John Stones lacking in the necessary match fitness to last 90 minutes of football at present, the decision was taken to entrust Khusanov with a high-profile clash against Enzo Maresca’s side.

Pep Guardiola should prove quite happy with Manchester City's performance on Saturday versus Chelsea, when his Premier League champions overcame an early blip to produce a fairly controlling 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Stones shone in the Treble success by transforming into a dependable solution in defensive midfield, largely alongside Rodri, however with the injury sustained by the Spaniard, Guardiola believes it rules out the idea of the England centre-back returning to the role this season.

Man City beat Chelsea but fell behind after debutant Abdukodir Khusanovs mistake; The 20-year-old, signed five days prior from Lens for £33.5m and hooked after 52 minutes, endured what Jamie Redknapp

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was reluctant to consider the impact of an early Champions League exit, as he admits that his side have simply not been good enough.A Club Brugge side who City

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that his three January signings will be thrown straight into the Manchester City squad against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rallied around Pep Guardiola and said the struggling Manchester City boss needs support.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks to the media following his side's 3-1 comeback win against Chelsea at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola has revealed he didn't speak to Abdukodir Khusanov after the Manchester City new boy's horror debut against Chelsea.

Premier League clubs have just one week to do any late business before the January transfer window shuts - and the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are expected to be busy