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Riyad Mahrez scores spectacular free-kick against Chelsea, picks out top corner

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Updated 18:24 8 Jan 2023 GMTPublished 17:02 8 Jan 2023 GMT

Riyad Mahrez scores spectacular free-kick against Chelsea, picks out top corner

What a strike.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Riyad Mahrez produced a moment of magic as he scored a spectacular free-kick for Manchester City against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Algerian winger opened the scoring in the FA Cup third round clash with a stunning strike in the 23rd minute.

With his wonderous left peg, he curled home a sensational hit that picked out the top corner, leaving Kepa Arrizabalaga with absolutely no chance in goal.

Only Southampton's James Ward-Prowse (13) and Leicester City's James Maddison (7) have scored more direct free-kick goals for Premier League teams tan Mharez since the start of the 2019/20 campaign, according to Opta.

What's more, he has now scored in three separate games against Chelsea this season, having netted Man City's winner in their Premier League clash on Thursday.

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He also scored in their 2-0 win in the Carabao Cup last November.

Shortly after Mahrez's free-kick, the Blues were awarded a penalty following a VAR review when Kai Havertz was adjudged to have handled inside the box.

World Cup winner Julian Alvarez made no mistake from the spot, slotting home to double his side's lead.

Man City made it 3-0 after Kyle Walker set up Phil Foden, who poked home from close range.

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The Blues added a fourth in the second-half as Mahrez converted a penalty in the 85th minute.

Pep Guardiola's side book their spot in the next round of the competition following their rampant display against Chelsea.

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City, Football, Chelsea

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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