CHELSEA will look to assert themselves back into the Premier League title picture when they take on Man City at the Etihad.
The Blues have got themselves back into form following their pulsating 2-2 draw with Liverpool two weeks ago at Stamford Bridge.
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Thomas Tuchel’s side played with the intensity and have since knocked Tottenham out of the Carabao Cup 3-0 on aggregate.
City have been in form for months, however, and look set to defend their Premier League crown once again.
But Chelsea will have one last crack at trying to drag Pep Guardiola’s men into a fight they’d rather not be in.
What time does Chelsea vs Man City kick-off?
- Chelsea’s big clash away at Man City will get underway from 12.30pm UK time on Saturday, January 15.
- The game will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
- There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance at the match.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Man City vs Chelsea will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 1 HD for viewers in the UK.
- You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Team news
Phil Foden has Covid-19 so won’t be involved for Chelsea, while Riyad Mahrez is on AFCON 2022 duty with Algeria.
John Stones could return after recovering from a slight knock while Ederson will come back into goal for Zack Steffen.
N’Golo Kante has returned for the Blues and will likely start alongside Mateo Kovacic against Guardiola’s side.
Expect Thiago Silva to play in central defence, with Kai Havertz to partner Romelu Lukaku up front.
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Odds
- Man City – 7/10
- Draw – 3/1
- Chelsea – 4/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk