Manchester City may have won their pulsating Premier League clash with Chelsea - but there's one statistic that may have manager Pep Guardiola concerned.
Despite emerging 2-1 victors over Frank Lampard's side, the Premier League champions couldn't maintain control of the ball as they so often do.
Stats show Man City’s possession figure of 46.74% as the lowest recorded by a side managed by Pep Guardiola in any of his 381 top-flight matches in charge.
While the three points remain far more important than any possession figure, the statistic reflects a possible change in tactics for Guardiola's side.
Manchester City have been accused of possession for possession sake, but ultimately this time around they were more clinical in dispatching their chances despite having less of the ball.
It will be something to look out for moving forward into the latter stages of the campaign.
Will Guardiola accept reduced possession if it means greater consistency of form and results?
Or perhaps the Spaniard recognised the potency of Chelsea up front and adapted his tactics accordingly.
Either way, it's a sign Manchester City can win - even why they don't monopolise the ball.
