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Chelsea v. City: Three things to look out for in the battle of the Champions

By Subhrajit Chowdhury

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 08: A general internal view of Etihad Stadium, home stadium of Manchester City under overcast skies featuring the giant LED scoreboard showing Manchester City and Chelsea emblems during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2021 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 08: A general internal view of Etihad Stadium, home stadium of Manchester City under overcast skies featuring the giant LED scoreboard showing Manchester City and Chelsea emblems during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2021 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) /
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Chelsea’s Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg at Stamford Bridge in London on September 14, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg at Stamford Bridge in London on September 14, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images) /

1. Ruthless Romelu will strike again

The One Chelsea player who remains constant is Romelu Lukaku. The big number nine has quickly turned into the face of the Chelsea club and he will surely be in the starting lineup against the Citizens. It will be a tough game for the Blues, and with their underperforming attacking midfielders, Lukaku might not get the service that he requires. However, the Belgian is on a different level at the moment, and he will definitely find a way to put the ball at the back of the net.

While the former Manchester United player failed to score against Tottenham, his two goals against Villa showed us that he can score goals from tough situations as well. His second goal against the Claret and Blues was particularly impressive since the ball was not in motion and he generated a lot of power to score from a tight situation. His incredible power along with his poacher’s tendency makes him one of, if not the, best striker in the Premier League right now. It will be fascinating to see him face another top defender, Ruben Diaz, and how he tackles with such tough opposition. Whilst everyone wanted to see the Belgian face off against Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk a few weeks ago, we could not see that due to the fact that the Blues became one man down and had to defend in number. This time it should be different as the player is well-rested and ready to give his best performance again Diaz.

With Lukaku in the front line, we should rest easy, as he will definitely score a goal or provide an assist. His amazing strength allows him to hold off defenders as he lays the ball off to a teammate making a run. His partnership with Reece James has been amazing to see thus far, and we hope that the duo can make some magical plays on Saturday.

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