Chelsea beat Man City 2-1 in Premier League

Frank Lampard condemned Manchester City to its first Premier League defeat of the season by converting a late penalty to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Monday.The England midfielder came off the bench to smash home an unstoppable spot kick in the 82nd minute after City defender Joleon Lescott blocked a shot by Daniel Sturridge with his hand.The visitors were at that stage down to 10 men following the 58th-minute sending-off of left back Gael Clichy for two yellow cards and couldnt recover, leaving them two points clear of Manchester United at the top of standings.City had taken the lead after just two minutes through Italy striker Mario Balotellis eighth goal of the season, before Raul Meireles equalized in the 34th minute of an enthralling game played in a biting wind.Chelseas third straight victory lifted the team above Tottenham to third, seven points behind City, and blows the title race wide open.City had been unbeaten in 17 consecutive league matches dating back to last seasons 2-1 defeat at Everton in May and will look back on Clichys deserved red card as the turning point.Having already dispatched Manchester United 6-1 and Tottenham 5-1 on its travels this season, Citys commanding start to the match suggested another title contender was going to be on the end of a hammering by Roberto Mancinis free-scoring team.Barely 105 seconds had been played when Balotelli just about onside despite Chelseas protestations ran onto Sergio Agueros through-ball, rounded goalkeeper Petr Cech with ease and slotted into an empty net. Chelseas high defensive line, which has been the subject of much focus this season, was again found out.