Manchester City vs Chelsea clash highlight of EPL action on Saturday

• The Manchester City vs Chelsea clash will kick off on Saturday at 2030EAT.
• CIty are currently in second place on 52 points, two behind leaders Liverpool.
• Chelsea are tenth on 34 points.

Manchester City are expected to face another litmus test in their quest to bag a record fourth Premier League title when they host rivals Chelsea this Saturday 17 February at the Etihad Stadium.

The Cityzens are one of the favorites to lift the coveted title this season alongside the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal who are also eagerly waiting on the wings.

Currently, the Pep Guardiola-coached side, who have a game in hand, occupy second position on the log with 52 points, two behind leaders Liverpool and a win for them will push them closer towards a record-breaking feat in English topflight football. 

However, for them to achieve that dream, they will have to win most of their remaining matches including the eagerly awaited crunch tie against Chelsea as they hope other title contenders lose momentum.  

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They continue their record-chasing exploits against a Chelsea side that has not been convincing this season despite splashing a lot of cash in recent transfer windows. 

The Blues have amassed a total of 34 points in 24 games this season and sit at position 10 at the moment.  

However, the last time Manchester City and Chelsea met in the league, fireworks were witnessed with each side managing to find the back of the net four times.

Thiago Silva, Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling scored Chelsea’s goals while City’s came courtesy of Erling Haaland (brace), Manuel Akanji and Rodri. 

Will that goal-fest play out once again? Here are some key details you need to know ahead of the biggest match of the weekend.

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What time does Manchester City vs Chelsea start?

The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM Kenyan time on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. 

Manchester City vs Chelsea Team News

The visitors are expected to be without Marc Cucurella, Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile due to injuries. Skipper Reece James and Lesley Ugochukwu will also be absent for a similar reason.

However, Chelsea may be boasted by the potential returns of first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and Thiago Silva. The latter did not finish the game against Crystal Palace earlier this week as a result of an injury concern.

On the other hand, Manchester City are likely to miss the services of Josko Gvardiol (ankle), Jack Grealish (unspecified), Bernardo Silva (unspecified) and former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic (unspecified).

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Possible Starting Lineups

Manchester City: Ederson, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Walker, Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku, Alvarez, Haaland

Chelsea: Petrovic, Chilwell, Disasi, Colwill, Gusto, Enzo, Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer, Jackson, Nkunku

Manchester City vs Chelsea Head-to-head

Chelsea and Manchester City have squared it out on 19 occasions in all competitions since 2017 with the Cityzens registering 12 wins. Two of those fixtures including the most recent one ended in a draw.

In addition, Manchester City have had an upper hand over Chelsea in their five last meetings, winning four games. 

Manchester City: 12

Draws: 2

Chelsea: 5

Manchester City vs Chelsea Current Form

Manchester City: WWWWW

Chelsea: DLLWW 

Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction

Manchester City have brushed aside teams since the return of star players Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland. With the title race heating up, they will be keen to keep the momentum that has seen them avoid defeat in their last 14 games (W13 D1).

On the other hand, Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to get his side on track especially towards the end of the season. Considering they have nothing to lose, football fans should get ready for an interesting encounter.

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Quick facts on Manchester City vs Chelsea

Who has won more games between Chelsea or Man City?

Manchester City and Chelsea have played 59 games since 1995. Among them, Manchester City won 25 games (Total Goals 76, PPG 1.3), Chelsea won 27 (Total Goals 81, PPG 1.4), and drew 7.

How many trophies has Man City won?

Over the course of its history, the club has won nine league titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, six FA Community Shields, one UEFA Champions League, one European Cup Winners’ Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, and one FIFA Club World Cup.

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How many trophies has Chelsea won?

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