Comments and predictions for Man City vs Chelsea: Sharp counterattacks

With their Premier League title ambitions dashed, Manchester City are focused on securing a top-four finish and face Chelsea at the Etihad on Saturday night. It will be the first time the two sides have met since the opening game of the season, when Manchester City won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Latest Man City vs Chelsea squad information

Man City centre-back Ruben Dias was taken off in the first half against PSG and Guardiola has confirmed he will miss Saturday's game against Chelsea with an adductor injury. Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku, Oscar Bobb and Rodri are also out. Kyle Walker looks set to join AC Milan. The Citizens have added three new signings this week in Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis and Guardiola has said they are all likely to make their debuts against Chelsea after taking part in training. However, the Spaniard may not be in a rush to start them yet. Jack Grealish will be hoping to get a start after contributing to both of City's goals in midweek from the bench. Guardiola is likely to stick with Savinho on the left, though. Kevin De Bruyne, who scored five against Chelsea, could start behind Erling Haaland.

For Chelsea, Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Mykhaylo Mudryk remain sidelined. Levi Colwill and Enzo Fernandez are also doubtful as they have not fully recovered from injury. Despite Robert Sanchez having made four errors leading to goals this season, Maresca still has faith in their goalkeeper. Filip Jorgensen remains available if given the chance. Reece James is still not fully fit, so Malo Gusto could start. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could start alongside Moises Caicedo if Fernandez is unable to start. Former Man City winger Jadon Sancho could be preferred as Madueke and Pedro Neto are out of form. Meanwhile, midfielder Cole Palmer will continue to be used in the attacking midfield position behind striker Nicolas Jackson.

Latest Man City vs Chelsea expected lineup

Manchester City:

Ortega; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Bernardo; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland

Chelsea:

Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Latest Man City vs Chelsea football review

Man City were trying to get back to form after an impressive winning streak, but a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain dampened their spirits. Despite taking a two-goal lead early in the second half, the Citizens lost focus and conceded three goals in 22 minutes before Ramos added a fourth.

Man City are in serious danger of failing to make it out of the group stage, as they are only 25th and must win their final match against Club Brugge. Man City have also missed out on a win nine times in all competitions this season, the most of any Premier League side. Guardiola and his players need to quickly regain their composure to prepare for the tough times ahead in the Premier League against heavyweights such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest. This will be the decisive stage to see if Man City can finish in the top four. Man City have also lost three consecutive Premier League games after playing the Champions League in midweek. However, they are unbeaten in their last seven games against Chelsea.

Meanwhile, after a poor start to the year, Chelsea have picked up two wins and a draw in their last three games, including a 3-1 win over Wolves. Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke were on target. Maresca felt Chelsea "could have scored more" against Wolves. However, Chelsea are currently fourth, two points ahead of Man City, and will be hoping for a positive result to maintain their position. Chelsea have failed to win in their last 10 games against Manchester City since beating them in the 2021 Champions League final and they have not beaten them at the Etihad since 2021. Chelsea have picked up more points away from home this season than at home, but have failed to win in their last three away games.

Man City vs Chelsea score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the following results for the Man City vs Chelsea match:

• Sportsmole: Man City 2-2 Chelsea

• WhoScore: Man City 3-2 Chelsea
• Our prediction: Man City 2-2 Chelsea

When and where to watch Man City vs Chelsea live?

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