Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: 5 Men who were brilliant for Pep Guardiola

#4 Fernandinho

Manchester City v Chelsea FC - Premier League

The Brazilian rarely takes the accolades but is perhaps City's most crucial player. Guardiola demands a lot from his midfield general, constantly partnering him with attack-minded players, yet Fernandinho manages to do the job for his Boss again, and again, and again.

Against Chelsea, Guardiola put De Bruyne and Gundogan alongside the Brazilian to face a stellar opposition midfield comprising of Kante, Jorginho, and Barkley. While De Bruyne and Gundogan helped him out quite often, the Brazilian made little work of the Chelsea midfield.

Fernandinho won the midfield battle early and never let go of the reins. He dropped down when required and controlled the game from deep. He always had an eye on Kante, who failed to influence the game and as such, Chelsea were shut out. Even though Chelsea had some great talents in their team, the Brazilian broke up the Chelsea attacks with ease and always looked in control.

In the second half, the Brazilian had restricted the Chelsea midfield to a role of spectators and as such, Guardiola correctly decided to give him a deserved rest. David Silva was brought on to see out the rest of the game, as the Brazilian had taken the teeth out of the Blues.

Against Chelsea, Fernandinho dictated the midfield and was instrumental in a memorable win.