In the highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, Chelsea managed to take the lead 1-0 at halftime. Despite a strong start from Manchester City, it was Chelsea who capitalized on their chances, with Branislav Ivanovic scoring the only goal of the match so far.
However, it was Samuel Eto’o who stole the spotlight among the African stars on the pitch. Eto’o showcased his skills by hitting the crossbar late in the first half and came close to doubling Chelsea’s lead. With Yaya Touré also making his presence felt with some classy plays, the duel between these African stars added an extra layer of excitement to the match.