The Saturday night is scheduled to feature some exciting games in the English Premier League, including the match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC. As Manchester City are only two points behind Liverpool with one game in their hands, today’s game is a massive chance for the Citizens to go to the top of the table.
Man City dropped some crucial points early in the season. But they have got their peak form back, and with five successive wins in the league, they have now become one of the favorites to win the league title.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are having a season to forget. Last year, they finished the league in 12th. But Chelsea fans were hopeful that they could do better under the new manager, Mauricio Pochettino. Unfortunately, things are not getting better, as Chelsea have already lost 10 of their 24 games so far in the league.
Stats & Facts
- Pep Guardiola’s Man City have an excellent home record against Chelsea FC. They have won six of their last eight home meetings with Chelsea in the Premier League, while Chelsea won the remaining two matches. In addition, the Citizens have kept a clean sheet in five of those wins.
- The last time Chelsea kept a clean sheet against Man City was back in 2018 under Maurizio Sarri. Since then, the Blues have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last 19 league meetings with Manchester City.
- The last meeting between Chelsea and Man City took place at Stamford Bridge in November, which ended in a dramatic 4-4 tie.
- Man City have won five of their last five games in the league, while Chelsea have won three and lost the remaining two.
Team News
Midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne made an immediate impact following his return from an injury, and Erling Haaland is also getting his form back. This duo is likely to gear up against Chelsea FC. However, Pep Guardiola confirmed that Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol will miss the match due to their respective injury. Anyway, former Chelsea player Mateo Kovacic is available after missing two games due to a knee injury, while Sergio Gomez has returned to training.
As for Chelsea, they will miss the service of Thiago Silva, Carney Chukwuemeka, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Lesley Ugochukwu due to their respective injury.
Possible Lineup for Man City:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake; Stones, Rodri; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland
Possible Lineup for Chelsea:
Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Caicedo; Palmer, Gallagher, Jackson; Nkunku
Prediction: Man City 3-1 Chelsea
Although Chelsea had a great fight in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge, Man City should win today’s game comfortably. With the return of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, the Citizens should smash the Blues at Etihad Stadium.
In addition, Chelsea are not in their best form, losing two of their last five league games. It will be much more difficult for the Blues to win against Man City, who are in the race for the league title.
Betfair Odds
Man City: 1.35
Draw: 5.94
Chelsea: 8.40
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