Manchester City and Chelsea are both
keen to cut into Liverpool’s Premier
League dominance in Saturday’s big clash at the Etihad.
Man City vs Chelsea- What is it?
A battle of the big guns. Defending champions Manchester City against unlikely title contenders Chelsea.
Frank Lampard’s youngsters have impressed and currently sit third in the table, a point ahead of Pep Guardiola’s men.
With Liverpool already nine points in front of City at the top of the league table, Pep and his men cannot afford another slip-up.
Manchester City vs Chelsea referee and VAR
Referee: Martin Atkinson
VAR: Andre Marriner
Date
Saturday, November 23.
Kickoff time
5.30pm GMT.
TV Channel
Super Sport 3 on Dstv
Live stream
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What is the team news?
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva will be suspended following a one-match ban he received over a tweet he sent about team-mate Benjamin Mendy.Guardiola will be hoping Ederson recovers from a thigh strain,
Chelsea
Christian Pulisic pulled out of international duty for the US due to a hip injury, though Chelsea are optimistic the forward will be fit before Saturday.
Chelsea also hope Ross Barkley will be back, while Jorginho is free to return after serving a suspension against Palace.
Man City vs Chelsea – Predicted lineups
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker. Stones, Fernandinho, Mendy; David Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero
Chelsea: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Tomori, Emerson; Kovacic, Jorginho, Kante; Mount, Abraham, Pulisic
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Naij Mobile prediction
Man City are coming off the back of a 3-1 loss to title rivals Liverpool.
Chelsea are in great form, winning their last five Premier League games.
Predicted score: Manchester City 1 Chelsea 2