Sergio Aguero’s botched penalty opens the door for Chelsea’s 2-1 victory in the Premier League clash.
Manchester City’s hopes of securing the Premier League title were dashed on May 8, 2021, after a failed Panenka penalty by Sergio Aguero allowed Chelsea to mount a comeback. The match, which ended 2-1 in favor of Chelsea, saw a dramatic shift in momentum following Aguero’s miss.
The game started with a late first-half goal from Raheem Sterling, putting City ahead 1-0. However, in the second half, Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech equalized in the 63rd minute, before Marcos Alonso’s stoppage-time winner sealed the victory for Chelsea.
Earlier, City had a chance to extend their lead when they were awarded a penalty, but Aguero’s attempted Panenka was easily saved by Chelsea’s goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The miss proved pivotal as it allowed Chelsea to bounce back and secure the win, handing Thomas Tuchel’s side a crucial victory in their bid for a top-four finish.
Despite Pep Guardiola’s defense of Aguero post-match, the botched penalty ultimately became a key turning point in this crucial fixture.
