Chelsea FC aim to restore form in the Premier League as they host Manchester City at home, needing a win to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal FC.
Chelsea are hoping that their 7-0 win over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals will serve as a turning point for their run in the league.
The Blues have won just one of their last six league games (D2 L3), seriously jeopardising their pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification. They sit just one point outside the top five heading into this week and risk suffering three consecutive Premier League defeats for the first time since May 2023.
Home form remains a concern, as Chelsea have not won at Stamford Bridge in the league since January (D2 L1). Another misstep would mean more than four games without a home win, something that hasn't happened since 2023 - a run that ended in a spectacular 4-4 draw against Manchester City.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are coming off two consecutive draws in the league, despite leading both games. Pep Guardiola's team will be looking to avoid disappointment and close the gap on Arsenal, who were nine points ahead (with a game in hand) before this week.
City's form in April is a huge advantage: they have won 28 of their last 31 games played this month (D2 L1). They have also lost just one of their last nine league games (W5 D3).
The history of head-to-head matches
Manchester City have not lost to Chelsea since the 2021 Champions League final, recording nine wins and three draws in that period. In their last five visits to Stamford Bridge, City have won four times and drawn once.
Interesting statistics
At least two Chelsea players have been booked in each of their last six league games.
In three of Chelsea's last four home games, goals have come within the first 20 minutes.
Manchester City have scored first in their last five Premier League matches.
In five of City's last six transfers, fewer than ten corners have been taken.
Players to watch and absences
João Pedro has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season, with five of his last seven coming before half-time. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva, who is set to set a Premier League appearance record for a Portuguese player, has scored seven of his last eight goals before half-time.
As for the absences, Enzo Fernández remains out for Chelsea, while Reece James is a doubt. Manchester City were missing Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and John Stones for the match against Liverpool. /Express newspaper/
Official formations:
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Chelsea
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XI | Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O'Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo (C), Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Trafford, Reijnders, Ake, Marmoush, Kovacic, Nico, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Foden
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Manchester City
The match takes place at 17:30 at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
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