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]]>The match will kick off at 12:30 on Saturday 25th September in Stamford Bridge with Michael Oliver officiating.
Chelsea’s unbeaten run grows longer and longer as each game goes on but this might be their biggest challenge in recent fixtures. If they can manage to keep all their players on the field unlike the Liverpool game, then they should prove to be the dominant force in the game.
Mendy’s hip injury is yet to heal fully so expect Kepa Arrizabalaga to keep his place between the sticks, with the rest of the team looking much different to their EFL Cup side midweek.
Man City has yet to lose a game since the opening match of the season. Since then, the Sky Blues only had one poor goalless draw to Southhampton and now sit in fifth place only three points off top spot.
Pep Guardiola did get the chance to rest much of his backline and midfield in a 6-1 thrashing of Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup on Tuesday while his young forwards should be full of confidence.
This is a very evenly matched fixture that the Blues managed to dominate last year. Since Tuchel took over at the Bridge, Chelsea has won three games in a row against City including the FA Cup and Champions League finals.
Happy birthday to a Chelsea legend at just 22 years old.
“𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚𝙖, 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚𝙖! Kai Havertz in the Champions League final!” pic.twitter.com/LlFUvZWBzy
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) June 11, 2021
Chelsea FC
3-4-2-1
Arrizabalaga (GK), Rudiger, Silva, Christensen, Alonso, Kanté, Jorginho, James, Havertz, Mount, Lukaku
Pulisic (Ankle), Mendy (Hip)
Manchester City
4-3-3
Ederson (GK), Cancelo, Aké, Dias, Walker, Silva, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Grealish, Torres, Sterling
Zinchenko (Knock), Laporte (Groin), Gundogan (Knock), Stones (Muscle), Rodri (Knock), Mendy (Disciplinary action by club)
Foden not fully fit
De Bruyne not fully fit
Dias due a rest
Cancelo due a rest
Rodri injured
Gundogan injured
Stones injured
Laporte injuredAfter facing Wycombe tonight, Man City have three away games on the bounce against Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool pic.twitter.com/Ao7vvi0nRR
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) September 21, 2021
Chelsea 13/8
Draw 21/10
Man City 17/10
There is no doubting that this will be a close affair with many tactics at play between the mastermind managers. Man City’s main problem is the injuries to some of their stronger players, while Chelsea is basically at full strength, minus their goalkeeper.
Expect this game to end 3-1 to the Blues with them scoring in deciding goal in the final minutes on the counterattack.
#OnThisDay in 2014: Man City legend Frank Lampard scored against his club of 13 years, Chelsea…#MCFC | #MCIWYC pic.twitter.com/ZyRA2BRD3e
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) September 21, 2021
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]]>The match will kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 28th August in the Emirates Stadium with Martin Atkinson in charge.
Pep Guardiola’s team is looking for their second win of the season. They started the campaign with a poor loss to Tottenham Hotspur but returned to form by thrashing newly promoted Norwich.
In the 5-0 win over Norwich, new signing Jack Grealish got his first goal for the club while striker Gabriel Jesus laid a claim to be the club’s main striker. Now that Harry Kane has confirmed that he will stay at Spurs, the club is looking to Cristiano Ronaldo to provide star power upfront.
Arsenal are still considered by many to be a team in crisis. They started their Premier League season with two 2-0 losses to Chelsea and Brentford.
Now Mikel Arteta’s team have finally claimed a victory against West Brom in the EFL Cup. Although it was a very week West Brom side, the game will no doubt give confidence to the Gunners’ players.
Last season, Man City earned three wins against Arsenal, two in the league, and one in the EFL Cup. Only Saturday will decide if Arteta can overcome his former mentor.
When @DeBruyneKev came back to haunt Stamford Bridge #GoalOfTheDay x @ManCity pic.twitter.com/Yj5ea2Dr2t
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 26, 2021
Manchester City
4-3-3
Ederson (GK), Mendy, Dias, Stones, Cancelo, Grealish, Rodri, Gundogan, Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez.
De Bruyne, Foden, Herrera.
Arsenal
4-2-3-1
Leno (GK), Tierney, Mari, Holding, Soares, Xhaka, Lokonga, Saka, Odegaard, Pépé, Aubameyang.
White, Nketiah, Gabriel, Martinelli, Bellerin, Runarsson, Partey.
Perfect night for Aubameyang.
Two classic poacher finishes and then one of his specials. Huge cheers from the Arsenal fans as he is replaced by Martinelli. You do wonder how much of a difference having fans back will make to him and his game, he's such a showman. Feeds off it. pic.twitter.com/N41yYdIkTj
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 25, 2021
Man City are clear favorites to win with odds of 1/5.
A draw has odds of 5/1.
Arsenal are the underdogs with odds of 10/1 to win.
Arsenal may be slightly more hopeful now but this will not change their luck. The reigning Premier League champions still have a point to prove after their loss to Spurs and will come strong.
Expect this game to end 2-0 with Man City being the clearly stronger team.
Jack Grealish scores his first goal for Man City and sends a message to the doubters pic.twitter.com/YuIOtwPClr
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 21, 2021
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]]>Kane was named in Spurs’ 25-man Conference League squad but according to numerous reports, the England captain will stay in London to work on his fitness and sharpness after returning from holidays.
The decision was made by Kane, manager Nuno Espírito Santo and the club.
This is on the back of his apparent refusal to turn up for pre-season training, with links to Manchester City still arising since last season where the striker contributed to 50 goals in 49 games.
If the forward does play in the Conference League, it would not hamper any chances he has off taking part in the Champions League should a move to Manchester City happen.
The striker trained with his Tottenham teammates for the first time this season on Tuesday morning, after completing his period of isolation.
Kane was not involved in Spurs’ 1-0 opening day victory over Manchester City last Sunday, and with the likelihood, he will move on before the end of the current transfer window he may not play for his boyhood club again.
Kane may stay, Kane may go
But Son will still be shining either way pic.twitter.com/WzMt0C6cld
— Goal (@goal) August 15, 2021
Manchester City reportedly had a £100 million offer for Kane rejected earlier this summer by Daniel Levy and co, with Pep Guardiola admitting he is interested in signing the England and Spurs captain.
Manchester City are preparing their new bid for Harry Kane around €150m and would also include add-ons if necessary to convince Spurs. #THFC
Tottenham still hope to keep Kane but Man City are not giving up – bid will be ready.
Exclusive story earlier today, confirmed https://t.co/TX737kCun6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2021
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is reluctant to sell his prized asset for anything less than his set fee placed on him. Kane told Spurs at the end of last season he would like to leave to compete for the highest honours after failing to win any trophies with Spurs.
A gentleman’s agreement was reportedly made after Kane signed a six-year contract back in 2018, but Levy has rejected any bids so far for the striker.
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]]>The 25-year-old penned a six-year deal after joining the side for £100 million, making the English international the most expensive player from the country ever.
The move is also the priciest in British footballing history, worth £11 million more than Paul Pogba’s return to Manchester United in 2016.
Grealish achieved a total of 32 goals and 43 assists in 213 appearances during his time with the Aston Villa senior side.
The signing is one of the biggest of the summer window and only pales in comparison to Romelu Lukaku’s imminent move to Chelsea when it comes to money.
The winger will be unveiled to the City faithful following his debut for the side at the weekend in the FA Community Shield defeat to Leicester City.
Grealish came off the bench at Wembley during the 1-0 loss to the 2020/21 FA Cup winners.
The boyhood Villain did not do too much during his 25-minute cameo but better judgement will be made of him as he earns substantially more minutes for Pep Guardiola’s European giants.
He played on the left wing for Pep’s team in a front three that included former Leicester man Riyad Mahrez and academy product Ben Knight.
The event will take place at the Etihad Stadium’s West Reception, beginning at 5 pm and with Jack arriving at approximately 6 pm.
The event will be hosted by City Square presenters Danny Jackson and Natalie Pike.
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