The pick of this weekend’s Premier League action comes from the Etihad, as Chelsea arrive looking to cause an upset against the champions.
You never know what Chelsea side will show up, which makes this encounter all the more fascinating as we head into a pivotal period of the season.
City, on the other hand, seem back to their dominant self. It’s a game that’s full of interesting narratives, and one you won’t want to miss.
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Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea
Saturday 17th February, 5:30pm
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Live on Sky Sports Main Event
Manchester City vs Chelsea Preview
Can Chelsea Cause an Upset?
The Premier League stage is set for a fascinating encounter as Manchester City, basking in the afterglow of Champions League glory, prepare to welcome a beleaguered Chelsea desperate to salvage their season.
The chasm between their current standings is stark – City, the title chasers perched in second, face a Chelsea side languishing in a disappointing 10th place.
Yet, beneath the surface lies a simmering potential for an upset, fueled by Chelsea’s recent glimpses of resurgence.
Chelsea’s season has been full of unfulfilled expectations. Despite boasting a squad brimming with talent, they’ve struggled to find consistency, leaving their title aspirations in tatters.
However, their 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace offered much-needed confidence. Can they channel that momentum against a City side firing on all cylinders?
City Looking Invincible
Pep Guardiola’s men, fresh from a commanding Champions League win, seem invincible.
Their attacking prowess has wreaked havoc on opponents. However, Chelsea have been superior in this fixture, and history has a funny way of repeating itself. Over 176 meetings, Chelsea hold the edge with 71 victories.
The most recent clash between these two giants was a pulsating 4-4 draw. Interestingly, that draw marked the end of a 16-match run without a draw.
Turning to player availability, City have managed to keep most of their stars fit, aside from Haaland and De Bruyne, who missed significant chunks of the season before Christmas.
However, with the pair now available again, any other absences pale into insignificance.
Josko Gvardiol is out for a few weeks with a suspected ankle ligament problem, while there are major question marks over the availability of Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva after the pair took knocks in Tuesday’s win over Copenhagen.
Can Chelsea pull a result out of the bag, or will City steamroll another side?
Manchester City vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Bet Builder: Manchester City to win, both teams to score and Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 3.25
With City looking like they’re back to their imperious best, this could be another result that closes the gap on leaders Liverpool. With Haaland back in the goals, you never bet against him.
Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime @ 3.75
De Bruyne returns to his old club. He has been proving a point since his return from injury and he could pop up with a goal in this massive game.
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.40
These two sides aren’t known for their solid defending. You expect a pretty open game here and one that could be full of goals.
*Odds subject to change.
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