Chelsea will welcome Manchester City at the Stamford Bridge in their next Premier League match on Thursday, both sides go into the blockbuster contest with a 100% record since lockdown, with Chelsea beating Aston Villa on Sunday and Man City winning two from two so far.
TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA:
The Blues will be without Fikayo Tomori for the clash against Manchester City and manager Frank Lampard is also waiting for the fitness Callum Hudson-Odoi for the clash against the Premier League Champions.
Jorginho is available for selection after he missed out against the 2-1 victory Aston Villa.
MANCHESTER CITY:
Sergio Aguero will not be fielded against Chelsea as he ruptured his knee against Burnley in their last time out in the Premier League.
Defender John Stones remains a doubt and Eric Garcia is once again ruled out due to the Premier League’s concussion protocols.
HEAD TO HEAD:
Chelsea had a slight head to head advantage over bManchester City, in 149 games played the Blues has a record of 58 victories and 38 draws while Manchester City has 53 victories.
RECENT FORM:
CHELSEA:
The Blues show a great form in their victory against Aston Villa and they have most of their first-team players ready for the clash against Manchester City.
MANCHESTER CITY:
Pep Guardiola’s men are in great form and it is clear and in their last two games, they scored eight goals have defeated Arsenal 3-0 and Burnley 5-0 in their last Premier League outing.
POSSIBLE LINEUPS:
CHELSEA:
Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Alonso; Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic; Willian, Giroud, Pulisic
MANCHESTER CITY:
Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; De Bruyne, Gundogan, Foden; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling
PREDICTION:
Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City.
source:- fcnaija
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