Manchester City will host Chelsea this weekend in the Premier League, which is one of the most awaited clashes in the league. Being unbeaten in their last 11 games across all competitions, the hosts will be high in confidence and look to seal three points. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been a bit inconsistent but won their last two outings. They will also aim to carry on the momentum and give a tough time to the Citizens.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Talking Tactics
Pep Guardiola will set up a 4-1-4-1 formation and ask his men to enjoy the possession of the ball. With the key players back, they will definitely look to create more goal-scoring chances. They would like to create heavy pressure on the Blues’ defence and take advantage of the set pieces.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will prefer a 4-2-3-1 format to overload the midfield. They will also try to keep the ball away from the opponents. However, they will try to maintain the defensive shape and rely more on counters to score goals.
Team News
Manchester City
While Josko Gvardiol (ankle ligament) will miss the contest because of injury, Jack Grealish (groin), and Bernardo Silva (ankle) are doubtful for the clash.
Manchester City Predicted XI
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Akanji; Rodri; Foden, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland.
Chelsea
Wesley Fofana (ACL), Marc Cucurella (ankle), Lesley Ugochukwu (thigh), Reece James (thigh), Romeo Lavia (thigh) and Benoit Badiashile (groin) will miss the game due to injuries. Thiago Silva (groin), Levi Colwill (knee) and Robert Sanchez (knee) are doubtful.
Chelsea Predicted XI
Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Jackson; Nkunku.
Key Men
Manchester City
Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne will be instrumental creating chances for Erling Haaland. The services of Rodri in the midfield cannot be ignored either.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s reliable defender Axel Disasi will have to step up his game. It will also be a good test for Enzo Fernandez to show his skills against the quality lineup of Manchester City.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Streaming Links
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video |
| USA | SiriusXM FC, Peacock |
| India | Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select HD 2, Hotstar VIP |
| Canada | fuboTV Canada |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, DAZN 1, Movistar+ |
| Italy | NOW TV, Sky Go Italia |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NOW, Sky Sport Premier League |
