Manchester City 1: Chelsea 3

Manchester City slipped to defeat against Chelsea despite a debut-day opener from record signing Robinho.

The £32.5m man paid off the first instalment of his British record price-tag by putting Mark Hughes' men ahead with a superb 13th-minute free-kick.

But it was downhill all the way after that as Chelsea scored three times without reply, with Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard and Nicolas Anelka scoring, to register a seventh straight win over City even though England captain John Terry was sent off for a professional foul.

It was a reality check Hughes did not need, although it should ensure expectations are lowered - until January's transfer window opens - and in Robinho the Blues have a talent to savour.

And it was perhaps no surprise Robinho should make the perfect start. Carvalho was unhappy at the free-kick in the first place as Jo went down for a foul.

It just added to the theatre as Robinho ushered away all his team-mates, before reintroducing Vincent Kompany as a token presence. He then took aim and calmly stroked the ball into the corner.