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PLAYER RATINGS: Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish shine for Manchester City in narrow win over Chelsea... but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella struggle as the Blues remain in 10th

Manchester City edged past Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a winner from substitute Riyad Mahrez on Thursday night.

The result, thanks to strong performances from Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish, sees City move five points off leaders Arsenal, while the indifferent run continues for Chelsea, who saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella struggle.

Below, Ian Ladyman provides the numbers and Max Mathews provides the words as Sportsmail rate and slate the two sets of players from the Stamford Bridge clash.

Kevin De Bruyne shone again as Manchester City edged past Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday evening
The Belgian midfielder put in another masterful performance against his former side in London
But it was a day to forget for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (above) - below, Ian Ladyman and Max Mathews provide their ratings for the two sets of players from the Stamford Bridge clash

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Kepa Arrizabalaga - 6

The Spaniard was relatively untroubled for most of the game, but strangely decided not to try and intercept Grealish's cross to Mahrez for the winner.