MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea clash in Saturday’s Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
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Man City vs Chelsea preview
Manchester City return to domestic action following their bleak midweek trip to Paris.
It was a chastening night for Pep Guardiola’s side, who blew a two-goal lead and slumped to a 4-2 defeat against PSG at the Parc des Princes.
The Cityzens are now at risk elimination from the competition altogether in 25th position, and must win their final fixture against Club Brugge to progress.
Guardiola’s side often looked static, ragged and defensively vulnerable as they gave up 63% possession and 26 shots, whilst their opponents generated a hefty xG of 2.75.
Not only did the defeat bring a shuddering halt to their mini-revival.
It also gave credence to the argument that Manchester City are NOT back, rather they merely beat the likes of League Two Salford, Leicester, West Ham and Ipswich Town.
Pep’s antidote? He’s looked for reinforcements.
And he’s got exactly that having spent £123million on new recruits in forward Omar Marmoush and defenders Vitor Reis from Palmeiras and Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens.
It doesn’t look like there will be a “bedding in process” for the trio after Guardiola announced they “are able to play already” in the Premier League and could make their debuts against Chelsea on Saturday.
New signings should help rejuvenate City’s ranks and it could be the ideal fixture given the Manchester side are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games against Chelsea (W5 D2). The Blues have also registered just one clean sheet in their last 16 Premier League away games at the Etihad Stadium.
They may also be bumping into Chelsea at the right time.
Enzo Maresca’s side had been tipped to challenge for the title but now find themselves in fourth spot following a run of one victory in their last six top-flight matches (L2, D3).
Having won six of their first eight Premier League away games this season, Chelsea are now winless in their last three on the road. They’ve scored just once in these three games, having averaged 2.9 goals-per-game in their previous eight.
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Man City vs Chelsea preview betting tips and predictions
King Kevin
Manchester City’s short-lived revival happened to coincide with Kevin De Bruyne’s return to form.
The Belgian, 33, has provided four assists in his last three Premier League games, including two against Ipswich Town last time out. He also boasts a terrific record against his former club Chelsea – scoring five Premier League goals, only netting more against Arsenal in the competition (8).
He ranks top for chances created in this Manchester City squad over the last four top-flight games (14) with an xA of 1.07 and the most crosses delivered.
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Man City vs Chelsea
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Ice cold
If Chelsea are to score, it’s more than likely to come via the club’s top goalscorer Cole Palmer – especially with Nicolas Jackson having failed to score in his last six appearances.
Palmer, 22, has bagged 14 goals in 22 Premier League appearances this season – including three in his last four starts in the competition. He’s scored more away PL goals than any Chelsea player (6) and ranks top for attempts (34), big chances (12) and xG (6.58). He’s also on penalties.
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