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