Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 10 Goals 20 (22)
(18) 10 Assists 7 (15)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
23.1 Average Age 28
181.5 Average Height (cm) 181
(1.1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.8 (1.4)
(50%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 45% (49%)
(0.5) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1 (0.9)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Chelsea
Man City
Player Reason Status Rating
Reece James Out 6.55
Omari Kellyman Out N/A
Djordje Petrovic Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Oscar Bobb Out N/A
Rodri Out 6.54
Jack Grealish Doubtful 6.61

Team News

Chelsea
Man City
  • Chelsea's new era under Enzo Maresca will start with club captain Reece James suspended - though he is also injured.
  • Omari Kellyman and Djordje Petrovic are ruled out for undisclosed reasons.
  • Oscar Bobb would have been expected to start here, following his impressive pre-season form, but it was reported that the 21-year-old fractured a bone in his leg in training on Wednesday.

Prediction

  • An inspired second half of the season saw Chelsea eventually finish sixth under Mauricio Pochettino, securing Europa Conference League football for the coming campaign.
  • Manchester City will be looking to extend their own unprecedented winning streak of four Premier League titles in a row under Pep Guardiola.
  • These two sides met in pre-season only two weeks ago, with City 4-2 winners.
  • We're predicting the same result here, though a more competitive affair at Stamford Bridge.
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User Predictions

Comments (14)

 
  • 4-4

  • Hope they both loose

  • No team has won more points in the opening round of Premier League fixtures than Chelsea (67). 1-2 or 2-2.

  • easy win for city

  • @FF2021 No.

  • @Sputnik Yes 100%

  • Oscar Bobb faces a 3 or 4 months spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured leg this week.He is the only injury for MC.

  • Erling Haaland TSA +120

  • MAN CITY Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, De Bruyne; Savinho, Silva, Doku; Haaland

  • CHELSEA Sanchez; Gusto, W Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Jackson, Nkunku.

  • Rodri was back at City on Wednesday, but Pep Guardiola said he hasn't trained and has 'no chance' of making the City squad at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.

  • Shots on target ov 3.5 first half

  • Man City Win