Chelsea v Manchester City, 16 September 1978
| Score | 4-1 to Manchester City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge |
| Attendance | 28,980 |
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1 Chelsea
Goals:
| Gary Stanley |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Peter Bonetti
Defender/Right back
Gary Locke
Defender/Right back
Kenny Swain
Defender
Ron Harris
Defender
David Hay
Defender/Centre back
Steve Wicks
Midfielder
Ray Lewington
Midfielder
Gary Stanley
Midfielder
Ray Wilkins
Forward
Tommy Langley
Forward
Duncan McKenzie
Substitutions:
| Ian Britton for Ray Wilkins |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Ian Britton