Chelsea did the double over City last season
Manchester City have scored 21 goals in the PL this season
Alvaro Morata has scored 6 goals in his last 6 games
Chelsea haven't conceded at home since their opening day defeat
Perhaps the biggest game of this season's Premier League season is set to be played this Saturday as defending Champions Chelsea face a visit from title contenders Manchester City. It's Conte Vs Pep once again.
Head-to-Head Record
Played: 40
Chelsea Wins: 24
Man City Wins: 9
Draws: 7
Since their sole loss at home to Burnley on the opening day, Chelsea have picked up momentum winning their last 4 out of 5 games in the PL. Their last league game saw them win at Stoke City, with Alvaro Morata, the star-performer, scoring a hat-trick.
They also gained a vital away win the Champions League at Spanish side Atletico Madrid which will boost their confidence coming into this important clash against the Citizens.
Man City are also flying in the league, undefeated in their 6 PL games and have won all their 3 Away games. Their last 3 games; including the demolition of Crystal Palace at home, sees a record of 16 goals scored and none conceded.
They too come in confident after their mid-week Champions League victory at Home and will relish the prospect of facing Chelsea
Team News & Key Performers:
Chelsea will be without Centre back David Luiz who is suspended & Danny Drinkwater will once again miss out his debut due to a calf injury. Earlier in the week, Diego Costa also completed his move to Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea have Alvaro Morata firing upfront after scoring his first PL hat-trick last weekend. He may could start alongside Eden Hazard for the first time this season in the league. Former Man City goalkeeper Willy Caballero will be among the substitutes.
Man City have bad news, firstly regarding left back Benjamin Mendy who will undergo surgery on his ACL and is likely to miss out the rest of the year. Captain Vincent Kompany is also ruled out of the game.
Sergio Aguero had a car accident mid-week and is expected to miss out anywhere between 2 weeks - 2 months.
Without Sergio Aguero, City will want to have Gabriel Jesus firing upfront, after scoring 4 goals in 6 PL games. Former Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is staring upfront for City and is expected to start in the No.10 role.
Chelsea have a much sound stable defensive unit compared to City. With the injury problems, City have in defense and upfront, if Chelsea get the upper-hand in the game, they could hand City their first loss of the season.
Prediction:
Chelsea (2-1) Man City
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