Man City vs Chelsea Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, Jan 25
- Kick-off Time: 05:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, England
The Cityzens will host Chelsea in their 22nd game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Etihad Stadium. Man City will be looking to return to winning ways after going winless in their last five league games.
Hosts Man City are one of the dominant squads in the Premier League but have had a mixed start to their title-defending campaign. They sit fifth in the league standings with 38 points after 22 games. In the last five games, Man City have recorded 86 shots, 2,671 passes and 58.4% possession. Cole Palmer is leading the goalscoring charts with 17 goals followed by Phil Foden with six. Once again, Kevin De Bruyne is leading the assists board with six to his name.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have had a commendable start to their campaign under Enzo Maresca and are sitting fourth in the table with 40 points after 22 games. They have one of the best offensive records in the division and have registered 92 shots, 2,434 passes and 61% possession in the last five games. Cole Palmer is the leading goalscorer with 14 goals whereas Nicolas Jackson has found the back of the net nine times this season. Cole Palmer is also leading the assists boards with six.
Man City Team News
Man City right-back Kyle Walker is determined to leave Etihad this January and will not be making an appearance at home. The likes of Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg) and Ruben Dias (calf) are all sidelined whereas John Stones is expected to make a return from his foot injury this weekend.
Chelsea Team News
As for Chelsea, they would be without the services of Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Benoit Badiashile and Ben Chilwell. Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Romeo Lavia are also sidelined with their respective injuries. Trevoh Chalobah who was recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace could gain some valuable minutes in this crucial weekend fixture.
Man City vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Man City Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ortega
Defenders: Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol
Midfielders: Kovacic, Gundogan
Forwards: Foden, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland
Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella
Midfielders: Fernandez, Caicedo
Forwards: Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Man City vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 17 times in the past, with Man City winning 67 of those games. Chelsea have won 71 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 41 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| August 18, 2024 | Chelsea 2-6 Man City | Premier League |
| April 20, 2024 | Man City 2-4 Chelsea | FA Cup |
| February 17, 2024 | Man City 2-4 Chelsea | Premier League |
| November 12, 2023 | Chelsea 1-0 Man City | Premier League |
| May 21, 2023 | Man City 3-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Man City vs Chelsea
Erling Haaland (Man City)
Man City forward Erling Haaland is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world and has bagged 22 goals in 29 appearances this season for the Cityzens. The Norwegian forward has tallied a 3.66 xG in his last five matches.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
The English attacker has made a fine start to his second season with the West London giants recording 14 goals and six assists in 22 Premier League appearances. He has solidified himself as one of the best players in the English top flight. In his last five games, Palmer has recorded a 1.42 xG.
Man City vs Chelsea Prediction
The Blues recorded a 3-1 win over Wolves in their last game ending the run of five Premier League games without a win. They have been inconsistent since the start of 2025 but moved themselves to the fourth position in the league table. Their performance in the Premier League has been commendable since the start of the campaign and are expected to sign a few players before the end of the January transfer window.
As for Man City, they have one of the worst starts to the Premier League campaign under Pep Guardiola. They currently sitting away from the top-four spot in the fifth position and are coming off a 6-0 win over Ipswich Town in their latest domestic tie. Man City remains hopeful of securing maximum points in this away and every remaining fixture this season.
Predicted Score: Man City 2-2 Chelsea
Where to Watch Man City vs Chelsea Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Man City vs Chelsea?
The Man City vs Chelsea game will be played on 25th January at Etihad Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Man City vs Chelsea live for free?
The game between Man City and Chelsea can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Man City vs Chelsea?
The predicted score for Man City vs Chelsea is 2-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Man City vs Chelsea?
Both Man City and Chelsea played 179 games. Man City recorded 67 wins, Chelsea managed 71 whereas the remaining 41 games ended in a draw.