It was a thrilling contest between two title contenders at the Etihad and it lived upto the billling as City were schooled in their own backyard by an excellent Chelsea side who now have 8 wins on the trot!

Let’s take a look at how twitter reacted to the match:

Change in formation, change in fortunes!

https://twitter.com/Sporf/status/805058647873228800

All action performances from Chelsea week-in week-out

https://twitter.com/PsychoCesc/status/805058310026264576

2 crucial goals conceded on the counter, City have a lot of work to do!

Pivotal win for Chelsea. City's defence does not look good enough. One clean sheet in 15 games now. Bravo is not a better keeper than Hart. — Ian Darke (@IanDarke) December 3, 2016

Pep has ended Yaya Toure

Na Pep has finished Toure bdhdhsnsnsbsn Man said who told you to warm up 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/PQ5jxqsCnN — Plata O Plomo (@DejiCNO) December 3, 2016

Poor defensive performances

Chelsea are the first Premier League team to score 3 goals against Pep Guardiola's Man City side. pic.twitter.com/EOd92M5iNo — Football Factly (@FootballFactly) December 3, 2016

We won’t be surprised if Anthony Taylor takes away MOTM

when did Chelsea sign Anthony Taylor? — Stev (@s_chittem) December 3, 2016

And what a finish that was from Cahill

the funny thing is, chelsea scored all four goals today LOL😂 — Zaim Zul (@zmzlhsm) December 3, 2016

Ballack going back on his words, don’t see that too often

Oh dear! Oh dear!

Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho misses Man City vs. Arsenal after receiving a red card in their game against Chelsea. — Football Factly (@FootballFactly) December 3, 2016

No excuses Jose!

That's now eight wins on the bounce for Chelsea. #MCICHE pic.twitter.com/yN1NZVIiiI — Paddy Power (@paddypower) December 3, 2016

Kante for Ballon d’or!

Leicester with Kanté: Champions. Without Kanté: struggling. Chelsea last season: struggled. With Kanté: Top. Coincidence? I don't think so. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 3, 2016

Clinical is the word

Man City 1-3 Chelsea FT: Shots: 15-10

Possession: 56%-44%

Chances created: 12-9

Pass accuracy: 85%-75%

Crosses: 36-9 Crazy game. pic.twitter.com/FRMaT5kMwv — Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 3, 2016

The game had an entertaining end as well!

https://twitter.com/FootyHumour/status/805055687088869376