Chelsea vs Man City Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Man City on and what time does it start? Chelsea vs Man City will take place on Thursday 5th January, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Man City taking place? Chelsea vs Man City will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Man City? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Man City on in the UK? Chelsea vs Man City will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Man City in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Chelsea vs Man City live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
- It’s now one win from their last seven for Chelsea in the Premier League after they squandered a one-goal lead away to Nottingham Forest this past weekend, ultimately drawing 1-1.
- A lengthy injury is not helping their cause, with many key players ruled out for this one including Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Ben Chilwell.
MAN CITY
- Man City lost another vital two points worth of ground to table toppers Arsenal after they themselves were pegged back from a goal up in their most recent Premier League match, which saw Everton snatch a point at the Etihad Stadium.
- Centre-back duo Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte both missed that encounter and each are doubtful again here, whilst World Cup winner Julian Alvarez could be afforded a start.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Cucurella; Kovacic, Mount, Jorginho; Sterling, Havertz, Pulisic
UNAVAILABLE: James (Injured), Chilwell (Injured), Broja (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Kante (Injured), Loftus-Cheek (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Mendy (Injured)
MAN CITY
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Ake, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Foden, Haaland, Alvarez
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Dias (Injured), Laporte (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Man City simply cannot afford to lose any further ground on league leaders Arsenal and three points here to close the gap between the two teams is absolutely vital from their perspective. For Chelsea and Graham Potter, three points would show that the players are still firmly invested in his vision for the squad and how they play tactically going forward. But the hosts have looked ordinary under Potter in the Premier League and whilst his Brighton sides never wavered in their bravery to try and retain possession against Guardiola’s Man City, they ended up shipping goals on a regular basis. The reigning champions are notoriously strong at responding well following a poor result and the same is expected from them here, so consider backing an away win.
TIP: MAN CITY TO WIN
