A crucial fixture in the top four race arrives at the Etihad on Saturday evening as Manchester City host Chelsea.
After starting the season strongly, City looked on course to at least compete for successive Premier League titles. However, a notable collapse to close out 2024 has seen their goals shift dramatically for the season.
While their domestic form has had its revenge in the new year, Pep Guardiola's side are fifth in the table and two points off their opponents coming in fourth. The city heads into Saturday's shift He collapsed in Paris on Wednesday nightAnd leave them Champions League The situation is in doubt.
Chelsea Enjoyed the week after Downing Wolves 3-1 on Monday evening – their first league win since Christmas. The Blues were considered title contenders not long ago, but their indifferent form over the past month has brought them back down to earth. They are fighting for top spot with Enzo Maresca aiming to improve on Mauricio Pochettino's only season at the club.
City cruised to a 2-0 win the last time these two sides faced off on the weekend of the season.
here 90 minutes A guide to Man City vs Chelsea in English Premier League.
Man City vs Chelsea H2H score (last 5 matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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PSG 4-2 MAN CITY – 01/22/25 |
Chelsea 3-1 Wolves – 01/20/25 |
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Ipswich 0-6 Man City – 19/01/25 |
Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth – 01/14/25 |
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Brentford 2-2 Man City – 01/14/25 |
Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe – 11/01/25 |
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Man City 8-0 Salford – 11/01/25 |
Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea – 04/01/25 |
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Man City 4-1 West Ham – 04/01/25 |
Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea – 30/12/24 |
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UK |
Sky Go UK, Now, Sky Go Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD |
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US |
peacock |
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Canada |
Fubotv Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
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Man City have been quick to strengthen this winter, and all three new arrivals into the competition make their debuts this weekend. Omar Marmush, Abdokodir Khosanov and Vitor Reis represent the Citizens' future, but Guardiola needs them now too.
There has been constant chopping and shuffling at the back due to injuries this season, and Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake have emerged with fitness concerns. While Dias was forced into the first half against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, AKE did not appear at all. Both are doubtful for Saturday's game, but John Stones could return to the starting lineup.
Lynchbean Rhodri remains out of action alongside Oscar Pope and Jeremy Doku. Kyle Walker is Milan.
Man City expected lineup against Chelsea (4-2-3-1):ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Stones, Gvardoyul; Gundogan, Bernardo; Foden, de Bruyne, Savinho; Halad.
Romeo Lavia is back on the sidelines and will not be in action against his former club on Saturday night.
Lafia joined Wesley Fofana and Bennett Badiashelli in the treatment room, with Mykhailo Mudryk commentating.
Levi Colwell and Enzo Fernandes were both absent on Monday evening and will be assessed before kick-off. Reece James starts for his return to the Premier League after recently returning from injury.
Chelsea expected lineup against Man City (4-3-3): Sanchez; James, Tosin, Colwell, Cucurella; Caisuto, Fernandez; Maddock, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Man City's performance in Paris depicts a team still vulnerable in the absence of their star midfielder. The manner of their collapse will undoubtedly hang Guardiola, but such surrenders have not been uncommon this season.
Maresca must believe he can get one on his former boss in Manchester this weekend, although Chelsea are not exactly heading into this game in a 'good moment' despite the win on Monday night.
It will take a lot for City to bounce back from their midweek disappointment, but Chelsea are not in the best place to capitalize on any Cityzen developments. Both teams should be rejoicing in the move, and the hosts may find something from the bench to pull this one off.
