Chelsea were comprehensively outplayed by a Manchester City side that looked streets ahead of them in terms of readiness for the championship challenge.

It was one-way traffic almost from the off, with Asmir Begovic keeping scores level until the half hour.

But a twisting, turning sublime goal from Sergio Aguero, making up for earlier missed chances to give his side the lead.

John Terry, taken off at half time for seemingly tactical reasons, watched on ruefully. Something just isn't right with this picture.

Vincent Kompany headed home from a corner to make it 2-0 midway through the second half and Fernandinho rifled a shot home late on to seal a heavy defeat for Chelsea