Chelsea take on their most formidable opponent today and this will be their first game ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup clash at the Etihad. In the last match the Blues lost tournament points against Nottingham Forest (1:1), which left the team in unusual positions. Over 16 games the Londoners have chalked up seven wins and four draws, which in the end corresponds to 25 points and 10th position in the standings. After the break for the World Cup in Qatar, the hosts managed to beat Bournemouth (2:0). It is impossible not to note the terribly weak performance in the attack, which differed only 20 times. Graham Potter’s men are in their worst position today after 16 fights since the 2015/16 season, when London finished in 10th position. In addition, Potter has won just one of the last eight face-to-face confrontations with Pep Guardiola, which will only add to the desire to redeem himself for Chelsea. Mendy, Loftus Cheek, Chilwell, Kante, James, Fofana and Broja, who has a knee injury, will not be able to help the team today.
The Citizens also scored a shocking 1:1 draw against Everton in their previous match. This result was very disappointing to Guardiola, who said that the “toffees” played “beyond praise.” This result has already led to a seven-point lead, with only Liverpool failing to win the title in 2018/19 after a seven-point lead on New Year’s Eve. However, it was Pep Guardiola’s City side that made that comeback in 2018/19, which he will be sure to remind his players of ahead of this trip. A trip they need to approach with confidence after only being defeated once in the last 25 away Premier League games. For 16 rounds, the guests have 11 victories and three peaceful outcomes, which correspond to 36 points and the second position in the standings. Traditionally, the line of attack looks powerful, which differed 44 times. On December 28th “heavenly” easily defeated “Leeds” (3:1) on the road. Alvarez, Laporte, Mendy and Diaz, who has a hip injury, will not be able to enter the field today. More soccer win predictions can be obtained from the link provided.
