Chelsea vs Man City: The Premier League kicks off this week with an absolute classic as Chelsea faces Manchester City on Saturday at the Bridge.
Match Details:
Teams: Chelsea vs Manchester City
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Date: Friday 24th September, 2021
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in
A big one this weekend! 💪 pic.twitter.com/J8ZSbg2BVO
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 23, 2021
Preview
Chelsea come into this one after a 3-0 win over Spurs in the Premier League last week followed by a mid-week EFL Cup win over Aston Villa on Penalties.
The Blues are top of the EPL Table with 13 points from 5 matches and remain one of three side who are yet to taste defeat this season.
Tuchel’s men are gunning for the Premier League this season and have a solid, formidable unit to take on the rest of their opponents.
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On the other hand, Manchester City eye a return to winning ways after a goalless draw at home against Southampton in the EPL last time out.
Amends were made with a 6-1 win over Wycombe in the EFL Cup in mid-week.
Tune in at 1.30pm as Pep previews tomorrow’s clash against Chelsea! 💪
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🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klUGiM
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 24, 2021
But Pep returns his focus to the Premier League with Chelsea being their next challengers.
Man City look to gain a run of results in their favour as they hover in the 5th spot on the table with 10 points from 5 matches.
These two sides last met in the UCL 2020-21 final where Chelsea won 1-0 and won their second ever Champions League title.
Form Guide
Chelsea: DWWWW
Manchester City: WWWDW
🏆 🏆 pic.twitter.com/O36q6pfB2B
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 23, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Chelsea 1(4)-1(3) Aston Villa
Manchester City 6-1 Wycombe
Ready for the week ahead! 📸💪
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/SEiUO6GIBs
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 23, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Chelsea vs Man City in India?
The match is live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on Star Sports Select 1/HD.
Team News
Pulisic and Werner are doubtful for this one after they suffered ankle and calf injuries.
Manchester City has Mendy ruled out due to disciplinary measures while players like Zinchenko, Laporte, Gundogan, Stones and Rodri are doubts.
Chelsea possible 11:
Mendy, Christensen, Silva, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta, Kanté, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Lukaku and Havertz
Manchester City possible 11:
Ederson, Cancelo, Aké, Dias, Walker, Foden, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Grealish, Jesus and Torres
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City
The important of this clash dictates the note for the rest of the week and season. The European champions and Premier League champions take centre stage.
We expect a tough and resilient performance from either side with the season’s top fixture coming in pretty early.
But we see Chelsea nicking this one due to the better quality and form of their side.
Players to watch out for: Lukaku, Kanté, De Bruyne and Foden.
