EPL: Gary Lineker singles out one Chelsea player for special praise after 2-0 win over Man City

Former England international footballer, Gary Lineker, has singled out Cesar Azpilicueta for praise after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday.

Chelsea inflicted a first Premier League defeat of the season on Manchester City at the Stamford Bridge at the weekend.

N’Golo Kante broke the deadlock late in the first half before David Luiz secured all three points with a brilliant header in the second half.

The result ensured that Chelsea stay above rivals Arsenal in the table, and also closed the gap on City to seven points.

And Lineker, who holds England’s record for goals in FIFA World Cup finals, with 10 scored, singled out Azpilicueta for special praise.

Linekar, a BBC Sports pundit, tweeted, “Cesar Azpilicueta has been his customary brilliant self. Marvellously consistent footballer.”