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Man City grab defining win as Kevin De Bruyne spurns former club Chelsea

LONDON -- Three points from Stamford Bridge on Manchester City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League.

1. City respond to United win with statement victory at Chelsea

Manchester City responded in the best possible way to Manchester United's emphatic home win against Crystal Palace by reclaiming top spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory away to champions Chelsea.

Kevin De Bruyne's long-range strike on 67 minutes sealed the three points for Pep Guardiola's team, who avenged last season's double loss to Chelsea by inflicting the home team's second league loss at Stamford Bridge this season.