Chelsea vs Manchester City Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Premier League 2024-25

The Blues are set to kick off a new era under Enzo Maresca against the defending champions.

Chelsea are set to kick off their new era in the Premier League 2024-25 season. They will be up against the reigning champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in their opening fixture of the season.

Chelsea hope to make a positive start to the season under their new manager Enzo Maresca, who has taken the reins from Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues have looked promising during the pre-season, playing some wonderful attacking football. However, the only concern for the new season will be the defence that leaked goals during the pre-season. Nevertheless, the Blues have the chance to start from zero here.

Manchester City had an incredible season last term winning the Premier League 2023-24 title on the last day. That was their sixth title in the last seven seasons. However, Pep Guardiola knows things will be different this term with other teams strengthening their squad to fight for the Premier League title. The Cityzens didn’t had the best pre-season but still managed to win their first trophy after defeating Manchester United in the FA Community Shield on penalties.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 18 August 2024 at 4:30 PM UK, 9:00 PM IST

Location: Stamford Bridge

Form:

⁠Chelsea (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-D

Manchester City (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Cole Palmer (⁠Chelsea)

Chelsea‘s 2023-24 Player of the Season remains the most important player this term as well. Cole Palmer had an outstanding campaign last season which saw him score 25 goals in all competitions while also providing 15 assists. Palmer is a technically gifted player who oozes class and brilliance from his play.

His vision coupled with his ability to unlock defences with his accurate passing makes him a dangerous player for the opposition.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Erling Haaland is arguably one of the best strikers in world football. He has tormented the Premier League ever since making his move from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland finished as the top scorer for Manchester City in consecutive seasons after netting 52 goals in his first and 38 goals last term.

These numbers are staggering considering the fact the Premier League is considered the toughest league in the world. Haaland is a poacher inside the box often reacting first to the chances.

Match Facts

• Chelsea have scored eight goals in their last five matches
• Manchester City have scored 12 goals in their last five matches
• City are the reigning champions of England

⁠Chelsea vs Manchester City: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: The match to end in a draw- 14/5 with Bet 365
• Tip 2: Erling Haaland to score the first goal- 7/2 with Betfair
• Tip 3: Cole Palmer to score anytime- 2/1 with Sky Bet

Injury & Team News

The Blues have only one injury concern to their squad as Reece James is suffering from a hamstring injury. There are also question marks surrounding the future of Conor Gallagher who has been left out with a transfer on the cards.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are dealing with several issues at the moment. Rodri along with Oscar Bobb is set to miss this match. Also, it remains to be seen whether Pep Guardiola takes the risk to involve Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and John Stones in the starting eleven after being given an extended break.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 42

⁠Chelsea – 12

Manchester City – 24

Draws – 6

Predicted Lineup

⁠Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Lavia; Palmer, Nkunku, Neto

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ederson (GK); Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction for Chelsea vs Manchester City

Chelsea and Manchester City played an eight-goal thriller here last time out. Both teams are yet to perform to their full potential. City, despite having the upper hand in this tie, are going to miss several key players. We expect both these teams to play another exciting game of football. 

Prediction: ⁠Chelsea 2-2 Manchester City

Telecast for ⁠Chelsea vs Manchester City

India – Disney+Hotstar, Star Sports

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US –  NBC Sports

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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