By Ayeotan Shola
Manchester City landed an early blow on title rivals Chelsea after an emphatic 3-0 victory at Etihad Stadium.
Argentina international Sergio Aguero broke the deadlock with a fine individual effort before Vincent Kompany added a second and Fernandinho wrapped up three points with their third.
Here are some of favourite tweets from the professionals, past and present, in chronological order to City’s three-goal victory over defending champions in Manchester.
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is keeping tabs on the big game after their 2-1 win at Crystal Palace:
Former Manchester United striker Andrew Cole can’t disguise his admiration for City striker Aguero:
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher with a word of warning for Chelsea’s defenders:
Never try & out strength Raheem Sterling!
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 16, 2015
Former City midfielder Dietmar Hamann underlines the difference for Manuel Pellegrini’s side so far this season:
