Man City vs Chelsea
Venue:Etihad Stadium
Kick off: 1:30pm
Fireworks will be in the air as Manchester City host in form Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a top Premier League clash.
City enter this fixture after coming from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. Dean Marney gave an early lead to Sean Dyche’s side, which had put pressure on the visitors as they were the favourites for the clash.
Sergio Aguero equalized in the 37th minute and his second goal of the match at the hour mark was sufficient for Pep Guardiola’s side to seal three crucial points. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager will be hoping to replicate his side’s away form in the league at the Etihad.
In the last five away league fixtures, City have managed four wins and suffered a defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. However, Guardiola has seen his side settle for 1-1 draw in the last three league ties at home.
Chelsea, on the other hand have been in fine form in the league and have won all their league matches since suffering a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates. They won seven games in a row and have conceded only one goal in the process, which came during their 2-1 win over Tottenham at home.
Antonio Conte will be targeting another win when his side take on City on Saturday. A victory will see them retain their top spot and a defeat could see their unbeaten run in the league come to an end.
The Blues have been fine form in the league in recent times, while Guardiola’s side have suffered at home in the league. It should be seen whether the Catalan manager can help his side seal a victory at the Etihad when they take on Chelsea.
Manchester City Possible XI: Bravo, Sagna, Stones, Otamendi, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Toure, Sterling, De Bruyne, Nolito, Aguero.
Chelsea Possible XI: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso, Pedro, Costa, Hazard.