Problems are piling up for Chelsea Manager José Mourinho early in his club’s Premier League title defense.
In the first heavyweight showdown of the season, Chelsea was overwhelmed in a 3-0 loss on Sunday at Manchester City that could have a lasting psychological effect on the two title favorites.
Sergio Agüero scored a stunning individual strike in the first half before Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho added goals in the final 11 minutes.
City tops the league standings, ahead of Leicester and Manchester United on goal difference, while Chelsea is fifth from last after an uncomfortable start to the season.