Current Premier League champions Manchester City host Chelsea in a high-profile Premier League match this weekend. Chelsea enter the weekend in fourth place following last week's victory against Wolves. With just two points separating them from City in fifth, this match is gearing up to be a blockbuster.
Both teams had impressive performances last weekend. Chelsea ended their winless streak by beating Wolves 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, while City ruthlessly dispatched Ipswich 6-0. Although the Blues have yet to win any league games in their last seven attempts against City, Maresca’s side will be encouraged by City’s recent defensive struggles.
Here at the Pride of London, we've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Manchester City vs Chelsea on TV and online, along with expectations, predictions, and stats heading into the game.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Kick-Off Time and Where to Watch
This will be the only game shown live on Saturday from six Premier League fixtures due to the 3 p.m. broadcast ban in the UK. Check out how to watch Manchester City vs Chelsea this weekend:
• Date: Saturday, 25 January 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (UK time); 12:30 ET
• Location: Etihad Stadium
• TV Channels and Streaming : Sky Sports (UK); NBC (US), USA Network (USA), Peacock (USA), beIN Sports, and SuperSport (Africa), www.justwatch.com.
Form Guide
Manchester City have won three of their last five games after going on a run of just one win in eight attempts. They have scored at least two goals in each of their last five games across all competitions.
Chelsea ended their own winless league streak with a victory against struggling Wolves in the last gameweek. Chelsea have now won only one league game in six attempts but have managed two wins in their last five games across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Chelsea have not won any of the last seven league matches against Manchester City.
— Alani (@FPL_DataLab) January 23, 2025
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Chelsea and City have met 55 times in the Premier League:
• Chelsea Wins: 27
• Manchester City Wins: 19
• Draws: 9
In these encounters, Chelsea have scored 76 goals, while City have netted 61. City have been dominant in recent meetings, with Chelsea failing to win any of the last seven league matches against the reigning champions. The last time Chelsea beat City in the league was in May 2021, winning 2-1.
Prediction
Chelsea and City have been conceding goals, and with both teams having leaky defences, this should be an entertaining match at the Etihad Stadium. Both teams are known for their scoring prowess this season, as they are joint third in goals scored in the league with 44 goals each.
City are the favourites heading into this game but have shown vulnerabilities, dropping 14 points from winning positions this season. Chelsea, too, have dropped 17 points from winning positions. This suggests that the winning team may not necessarily score the first goal. For instance, City have recently squandered three-goal and two-goal leads.
This should be a high-scoring encounter, with both teams likely to find the back of the net.