Frank Christian
Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, travel to London to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a highly anticipated showdown between two ‘Big Six’ teams this season.
Pep Guardiola’s squad secured a victory against Manchester United in the Community Shield last week and now aims to carry that momentum into the new season.
Enzo Maresca will oversee his first Premier League match as Chelsea’s manager following his move from Leicester City.
Read on for the anticipated lineups and the latest updates on both teams.
Predicted Lineups and Team News for Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Pedro Neto, a recent acquisition from Wolves for £54 million, is eyeing his debut, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, previously excelled under Maresca at Leicester, is poised for his first competitive appearance.
Reece James is serving a four-match suspension carried over from the previous season and is also nursing a hamstring injury that might sideline him until September. There are rumors of Conor Gallagher potentially moving to Atletico Madrid as he trains with the Under-21s.
Nicolas Jackson returned from ankle troubles in pre-season against Inter Milan, and Axel Disasi was on the bench with Wesley Fofana making his comeback after over a year.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) – Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella – Fernandez, Caicedo – Neto, Palmer, Mudryk – Jackson.
Injured: Reece James
Suspended: Reece James
Phil Foden, John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Rodri missed the Community Shield due to extended break post their participation in Euro 2024 final. With their return to training, Mateo Kovacic is likely to start in midfield against Chelsea. Rico Lewis might continue at right-back if Walker isn’t match fit.
City will be without Oscar Bobb, who sustained a fibula fracture in training, leading to an expected four-month absence. Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland are set to play, with Savinho potentially taking Bobb’s slot on the right wing.
Manchester City predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) – Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol – Kovacic – Savinho, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Doku – Haaland.
Injured: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Jack Grealish (doubt)
Suspended: None
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Manchester City Live
Find out how to catch the action of this Premier League fixture in different regions across the globe:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC | Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC app/site, Peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports | Sky Go |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | JioTV, Hotstar VIP |
