Manchester City vs Chelsea: Preview and Prediction

Sunday 4th March 2018

England Premier League
Sunday 4th March 2018
Kick off at 4pm GMT
Venue: Etihad Stadium

Match Preview:

The current Champions will play the Champions-elect on Sunday, is there a bigger game in the Premier League right now? Manchester City have an incredible 16 point lead at the top and are 22 points clear of Chelsea, put simply Pep Guardiola’s side are fast becoming one of the greatest teams to have graced the Premier League. They look unstoppable and at home they have been where they remain undefeated dropping just 2 points from 14 games.

For Chelsea it’s been a tough call lately having to play both Manchester clubs in successive weeks but this shouldn’t deter from the fact that Antonio Conte’s team have been struggling for form domestically. In recent weeks they have lost to Watford and Bournemouth and conceded 7 goals in those games.

The Blues actually have the 3^rd best away record in the league but again it’s been recent form which has let them down with just 1 away win in their previous five games. They come into this game in 5^th place and two points behind Tottenham for a 4^th place finish.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Team News:

Manchester City: Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker both have a chance to play some part after injuries

Chelsea: David Luiz could be back in defence for the Blues after missing the last 2 weeks

Manchester City vs Chelsea Head to Head:

The last time Chelsea played here they won 3-1

Manchester City have won 5 from the last 7 games played at home v Chelsea

Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction:

The only problem for Manchester City may be tiredness given that this match is their 3^rd in 7 days and their 2^nd in three. But being at home and with confidence high it is hard to back against them.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Betting Tips:

Manchester City to beat Chelsea at 1.62

Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime at 3.25