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Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team are the real deal but Chelsea's home form is not that of title contenders - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

Manchester City made a major statement in this season's Premier League title race with a 1-0 victory at Chelsea on Saturday.

Kevin De Bruyne's goal in the second half was enough to secure Pep Guardiola's side three points at Stamford Bridge.

Sportsmail reflects on the action with suggestions for five lessons we could learn from the match...

Manchester City's players celebrate with Kevin De Bruyne after his winning goal at Chelsea
Manchester City's players celebrate with Kevin De Bruyne after his winning goal at Chelsea

City are the real deal this season

Pep Guardiola finally has the team – and the squad – to carry out his instructions and play the sort of football he craves.