Manchester City's fringe players beat Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad on Sunday (May 21). Fans on Twitter reacted as the champions bagged yet another win.Julian Alvarez, who started in attack in Erling Haaland's absence, opened the scoring for the Sky Blues in the 12th minute. The Argentine has now scored in two straight games, also doing so against Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals in midweek.Despite manager Pep Guardiola naming a second-string lineup, his side saw most of the possession. The Blues, though, were the team with more shots on target. Conor Gallagher struck the woodwork during the first half. Young Lewis Hall, meanwhile, tested Stefan Ortega in the City goal twice.The Cityzens now have 88 points from 36 games and lead second-placed Arsenal by seven points, having played a game fewer. The Blues, meanwhile, have 43 points from 36 games and are 12th in the standings.One fan said:"Julian Alvarez is better than any version of Drogba. No cap."Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:17@DxBruyneSZNJULIAN ALVAREZ WORLD CUP AND PREMIER LEAGUE WINNER WITH THE GOALLLLLLL1481200JULIAN ALVAREZ WORLD CUP AND PREMIER LEAGUE WINNER WITH THE GOALLLLLLLhttps://t.co/f5WTyqv0pGÃbdül🇬🇭@IamAbdul___Julian Alvarez is better than all Chelsea strikers combined.22118Julian Alvarez is better than all Chelsea strikers combined. https://t.co/nembqcpu9RAD-Trey 🇺🇸🇬🇭@adtrey_UtdJulian Alvarez is better than any version of Drogba. No cap 🧢6124Julian Alvarez is better than any version of Drogba. No cap 🧢 https://t.co/KOQ4wgFAvINungua Burnaboy@Views09If you ever feel stupid remember Julian Alvarez, bench warmer at Man City has more EPL goals (8) than Chelsea’s top scorer (7) this season I arrest my case 🤝885164If you ever feel stupid remember Julian Alvarez, bench warmer at Man City has more EPL goals (8) than Chelsea’s top scorer (7) this season 😂I arrest my case 🤝 https://t.co/r4dmqPjKTqPSG Chief@psg_chiefJulian Alvarez is just too good to be a backup striker. How I wish PSG had someone like him 🤦🏿‍♂️#PSG2098Julian Alvarez is just too good to be a backup striker. How I wish PSG had someone like him 🤦🏿‍♂️#PSGUE 🇶🇦@UtdEra_United have got blood on their hands for fumbling the Julian Alvarez deal115352United have got blood on their hands for fumbling the Julian Alvarez deal𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒@ChaaliiyKayJulian Alvarez, Man City's second choice striker has more PL goals than Chelsea's first choice striker.25742Julian Alvarez, Man City's second choice striker has more PL goals than Chelsea's first choice striker. https://t.co/VLupyAVUBAZayed@FCB__Messi10_What a baller julian alvarez is man.456What a baller julian alvarez is man. https://t.co/7A6pIyE9bOTwilight@the_marcoli_boyJulian Alvarez should win the Ballon D'or, he won Argentina a World Cup and leading Man City to a treble57173Julian Alvarez should win the Ballon D'or, he won Argentina a World Cup and leading Man City to a treble https://t.co/NoFZxqjJySFootballJOE@FootballJOEPep Guardiola: "No Erling Haaland today. I want you to go out there and show everyone what you've got."Julián Álvarez:8311Pep Guardiola: "No Erling Haaland today. I want you to go out there and show everyone what you've got."Julián Álvarez: https://t.co/gOJC0yFMKhRAY @CfcRayyyJulian Alvarez bench warmer has more goals (9) than Chelsea top scorer kai Havertz (7)392Julian Alvarez bench warmer has more goals (9) than Chelsea top scorer kai Havertz (7) https://t.co/Wn3ntDFwebOBAMA🇬🇭🇺🇸@1Obama_Julian Alvarez on the scoresheet again. Better striker than Benzema and Lewandoski9230Julian Alvarez on the scoresheet again. Better striker than Benzema and Lewandoski https://t.co/fiRCp5tHYMAlex Turk@AlexCTurkUnited opted against signing Julian Alvarez in January 2022 because the club wanted a striker "who could perform at the top level immediately."City signed him... and then Erling Haaland a few months later.United's only striker signing since? Wout Weghorst.37243United opted against signing Julian Alvarez in January 2022 because the club wanted a striker "who could perform at the top level immediately."City signed him... and then Erling Haaland a few months later.United's only striker signing since? Wout Weghorst.Statman Dave@StatmanDaveJulian Alvarez has now scored 17 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season. Only Erling Haaland (52) has scored more.Not a bad back-up. 🕷️45933Julian Alvarez has now scored 17 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season. Only Erling Haaland (52) has scored more.Not a bad back-up. 🕷️ https://t.co/zqa4kySfQnPaddy Power@paddypowerJulian Alvarez could win the World Cup, the Premier League, the Champions League and FA Cup in the same season, at the age of 23.I’m sitting in my boxers tweeting memes.Where did it all go wrong for him?47927Julian Alvarez could win the World Cup, the Premier League, the Champions League and FA Cup in the same season, at the age of 23.I’m sitting in my boxers tweeting memes.Where did it all go wrong for him?♛Sauce♛@Sauce_MonstarJULIAN ALVAREZ!! GOOOAALLLL1-0Even with this lineup we’re still cooking Chelsea 🤣 what a sad club they’ve been this season.274JULIAN ALVAREZ!! GOOOAALLLL1-0Even with this lineup we’re still cooking Chelsea 🤣 what a sad club they’ve been this season. https://t.co/qh6h7SaXfi♛Sauce♛@Sauce_MonstarHow many goals do you guys think Julian Alvarez would’ve scored for City if we hadn’t bought Haaland? This season he has 9 goals in the Premier League and 17 in total.131How many goals do you guys think Julian Alvarez would’ve scored for City if we hadn’t bought Haaland? This season he has 9 goals in the Premier League and 17 in total. https://t.co/3vvUi8NICwB/R Football@brfootballWorld Cup and Premier League winner Julián Álvarez puts the champs ahead against Chelsea 5414514World Cup and Premier League winner Julián Álvarez puts the champs ahead against Chelsea 💥 https://t.co/mYcLyWGNQ2CFC Central@CFCCentral3Lewis Hall has been absolutely superb. This is what happens when you prioritize merit and the sheer will to impress.33834Lewis Hall has been absolutely superb. This is what happens when you prioritize merit and the sheer will to impress.Felix@FelixJohnston_CHUKWUEMEKA IS FINALLY, FINALLY COMING ON.Lewis Hall coming off, been brilliant imo & remember he’s still adjusting to LB. His 4th appearance against City & he’s only 18.867CHUKWUEMEKA IS FINALLY, FINALLY COMING ON.Lewis Hall coming off, been brilliant imo & remember he’s still adjusting to LB. His 4th appearance against City & he’s only 18.Statman Dave@StatmanDaveLewis Hall’s first half by numbers vs. Man City:88% pass accuracy5/6 ground duels won4 tackles won2/2 long balls completed2/2 crosses completed1 key pass1 clearanceA bright spark for Chelsea. 21020Lewis Hall’s first half by numbers vs. Man City:88% pass accuracy5/6 ground duels won4 tackles won2/2 long balls completed2/2 crosses completed1 key pass1 clearanceA bright spark for Chelsea. ✨ https://t.co/JJzRI6TmYC𝐄𝐄@ExpertEnzo18 years old, and has been our best player on the pitch today.Lewis Hall 88218 years old, and has been our best player on the pitch today.Lewis Hall 👏 https://t.co/H5swgQu6GDًًً@PochettholicOnly ONE more game of Lampard after this47635Only ONE more game of Lampard after this https://t.co/Lc9oGNqn34Gulic@Gulic8Lampard makes them watch his goalscoring comps all day twitter.com/Yerdas_out/sta…🎃🎃@Yerdas_outWhat do we do in training sksksjksj12614What do we do in training sksksjksjLampard makes them watch his goalscoring comps all day twitter.com/Yerdas_out/sta…Dubois@CFCDUBoisLampard is not a caretaker manager, he does not care4664651Lampard is not a caretaker manager, he does not care😭😭😭😭😭😭Mirror Football@MirrorFootballGary Neville: "Every time I look at Frank Lampard he's got the look of someone who doesn't like his players."16320Gary Neville: "Every time I look at Frank Lampard he's got the look of someone who doesn't like his players." https://t.co/QOGGVBrqx6WelBeast@WelBeastWhat is Frank Lampard taking care of as a caretaker manager?1567100What is Frank Lampard taking care of as a caretaker manager?Dubois@CFCDUBoisChelsea is one of only TWO PL clubs Haaland has never scored against1397169Chelsea is one of only TWO PL clubs Haaland has never scored against https://t.co/Fu1xiy3RodRaf@CFCRaf2No Haaland goals against Chelsea this season22224No Haaland goals against Chelsea this season https://t.co/ISH91p88SBUber Chelsea FC@UberChelseaFC_Erling Haaland hasn’t scored against Chelsea in 4 games this season.Chelsea are only the second team he has faced and not scored against in his whole career.15630Erling Haaland hasn’t scored against Chelsea in 4 games this season.Chelsea are only the second team he has faced and not scored against in his whole career. https://t.co/025vwoIojBESPN UK@ESPNUKChelsea haven't scored a goal against Manchester City since the 2021 Champions League final 25328Chelsea haven't scored a goal against Manchester City since the 2021 Champions League final 😯 https://t.co/tSnAt3FjfTWhat are Chelsea's two remaining Premier League fixtures after defeat to Manchester City?Chelsea's tumultuous season will come to an end after two more games in the Premier League. Frank Lampard's side return to action on Thursday (May 25) to take on Manchester City's neighbours Manchester United away from home.The Blues will wind up their season against Newcastle United next Sunday (May 28). Even if they win both games, a top-tenfinish seems unlikely. The end of the season will also bring an end to Frank Lampard's stint as caretaker manager. A new permanent boss is set to be appointed next season, with Mauricio Pochettino being the reported frontrunner to take over at the moment.