Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea live
Preview
Manchester City, champions of the Premier League for the third time in a row, will host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium for their last home match of the season on Sunday. Chelsea, eager to avenge their three previous defeats against Pep’s squad this season, will be determined to leave their mark. The game kicks off at 3 pm (GMT).
After an impressive 4-0 win against Real Madrid, Manchester City secured a place in the Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10. With Arsenal’s recent loss, City have now clinched the Premier League title for the third consecutive season. They enjoy a comfortable lead over second-placed Arsenal and have triumphed in their last 11 league matches. Their dominant home form includes 16 consecutive victories at the Etihad, where they have scored 56 goals and conceded only seven since the beginning of the year. City aim to celebrate their home finale with a win against Chelsea and lift the trophy amidst a joyous atmosphere.
Chelsea find themselves in 11th place on the league table, enduring a challenging run of form with four losses in their last six Premier League matches. Their away encounter against Manchester City will undoubtedly be a tough challenge. Currently 42 points adrift from the league leaders, Chelsea faces the possibility of their first bottom-half finish since 1995-96. A recent 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest further highlighted their struggles. Having failed to defeat higher-placed teams in their previous 14 league games, Chelsea’s prospects appear slim against City, Manchester United, and Newcastle United in their remaining fixtures. Additionally, they have struggled at the Etihad, losing six of their last seven visits.
Head-to-Head
Manchester City have emerged victorious in four of their previous five league encounters against Chelsea. In addition, across all domestic competitions this season, Chelsea have suffered three defeats at the hands of City.
Prediction
Manchester City are the clear favourites to claim a victory here. With their current form and momentum, it will be a tough task for Chelsea to contain them, especially playing away from home. City’s depth should lead them to a comfortable win at home even with rotation.
