If the last encounter between the two heavyweights is any implication, we are in for a treat once again. Defending Premier League champions Manchester City will host Chelsea tomorrow at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola‘s men have picked up steam during the second half of the season. Erling Haaland and his fellow teammates have picked up ten consecutive wins across all competitions, with the side high on momentum as they take on the Blues.
Despite a slow start to their season, Chelsea has been on a slow resurgence. Mauricio Pochettino‘s side has picked three wins out of their last five games and will be eager to prove their might against the English flag-bearers. The previous encounter between the two teams ended in a heated 4-4 draw, with former Manchester City starlet Cole Palmer providing Chelsea the equalizer in the 90+6th minute.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Prediction
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Fortune favors the bold. Manchester City has been dominant in their previous outings, with the side finding the back of the net as their second nature. City, despite going down on multiple occasions in their past ten games, has made a comeback to bag a win over their opponents. While Chelsea has shown massive improvements as of late, the Cityzens could be a big issue for the side. With all things in consideration, Pep Guardiola’s men should comfortably pick up the three points at the end of the final whistle.
Player to watch for: Erling Haaland
Prediction: Manchester City 4 – 1 Chelsea
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Odds
Manchester City to win: 1.85
Chelsea to win: 4.64
Game to end on a draw: 5.60
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Injury News
Pep Guardiola’s men took a tremendous hit during the game against Copenhagen, with Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish, and Josko Gvardiol picking up minor injuries, ruling them out for the upcoming match. Meanwhile, the side will also be without the services of Sergio Gomes and Mateo Kovacic, with the duo currently out with extended injuries.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will head into the game in the absence of veteran defender Thiago Silva. The side will also be without the likes of Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Lesley Ugochukwu, with the players currently out with lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Predicted Lineups
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Manchester City predicted line-up: (4-1-4-1) Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Rodri; Bobb, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Foden; Erling Haaland.
Chelsea predicted line-up: (4-2-3-1) Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Caicedo; Palmer, Gallagher, Jackson; Nkunku.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: When and Where to Watch Erling Haaland in Action?
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The defending champions will host the Blues at the Etihad on the 17th of February 2024. The game will kick-start at 12:30 PM EST, with fans across the United States needing to tune in to Peacock’s streaming network to catch the live action from the game. Meanwhile, fans in the United Kingdom can get live coverage of the game from 5.30 PM (UK time) on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
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