Manchester City v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Saturday 25th January, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Stadium Etihad Stadium
Referee  John Brooks (England)
Goal Scorer:

Team News

Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has a new injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The Manchester City manager might be bereft of the services of as many as five first-team players vs Chelsea on Saturday.

Guardiola is sweating over Ruben Dias’s fitness after he went off at half-time against Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, Jeremy Doku is doubtful, with the Belgian international eager to overcome his minor issue. Meanwhile, Nathan Ake (muscle), Rodri (knee), and Oscar Bobb (leg) remain on the sidelines. However, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Omar Marmoush are in contention to make their Manchester City bows.

Stefan Ortega might get the nod over Ederson Moraes between the sticks, with Manchester City lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in front of him vs Chelsea on Saturday. The backline should feature Rico Lewis, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, and Josko Gvardiol.

As for the midfield unit, Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva should pair up in the double pivot, with Kevin De Bruyne reprising the no. 10 role. Finally, Erling Haaland will lead the line for Manchester City against Chelsea, with Phil Foden and Savinho being the two wide attackers.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Bernardo Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland

Chelsea
Unlike his counterpart in the Manchester City dugout, Enzo Maresca has greeted positive updates on the team news ahead of the trip to the Etihad. The Chelsea manager might be without five first-team players on Saturday.

Levi Colwill and Enzo Fernandez are closing in on returning to action, and the duo will face late fitness tests to determine their availability. However, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, and Omari Kellyman remain on the sidelines due to their hamstring injuries. Meanwhile, Mykhailo Mudryk is still serving a suspension after failing a doping test.

Robert Sanchez is an automatic pick between the sticks, with Chelsea lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in front of him vs Manchester City on Saturday. The backline should feature Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella.

As for the midfield unit, Fernandez should return to the starting eleven to pair up with Moises Caicedo in the double pivot. Cole Palmer will reprise the no. 10 role, with Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho being the two wide attackers. Finally, Nicolas Jackson should spearhead the Chelsea attack against Manchester City.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Chelsea

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Posted: at 24-01-2025 08:56 PM (3 months ago) | Addicted Hero

Draw match, except Chelsea go loose guard, chalobah is back, his performance last match was top notch, nicholas jacks needs to learn not to be missing goals

Posted: at 24-01-2025 11:20 PM (3 months ago) | Hero