Manchester City faces Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium as they look to get back on track in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola’s team recently had their six-match winning streak halted by Sunderland. They are now four points behind Arsenal and need to secure a victory. City has been strong at home, winning their last eight league matches. The home supporters expect a solid showing against Chelsea, who are currently struggling.
Manchester City Team News
Guardiola is dealing with a depleted squad for this important match. He confirmed that Nico Gonzalez and Savinho sustained injuries during the recent draw, making them unlikely to play. They join Oscar Bobb, John Stones, and Mateo Kovacic as unavailable due to injuries. Additionally, Rayan Aït-Nouri and Omar Marmoush are away on international duty.
On a positive note, Rodri and Jeremy Doku have returned from injuries and played as substitutes on New Year’s Day. Guardiola is expected to monitor their playing time carefully. With Stones out, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol are set to anchor the defense. Young prospect Nico O’Reilly is also anticipated to start in defense. Up front, Erling Haaland aims for his 20th league goal of the season, with Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki supporting him creatively.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Silva, Rodri, Reijnders; Cherki, Foden; Haaland
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match is set for Sunday, 4 January 2026, at the Etihad Stadium, with kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Manchester City vs Chelsea?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 17:00 GMT.
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