‘Definitely goals in it’… Peter Crouch gives his prediction for Man City vs Chelsea this Saturday

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Published on 2024-02-16 14:00:00

Peter Crouch has predicted the score for the match between Manchester City and Chelsea this weekend. City will return to the Etihad Stadium after a successful trip to Denmark, where they secured a 3-1 victory against FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. This win marked their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions, and they currently seem to be hitting their stride. While City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has downplayed talk of a back-to-back treble, the team’s chances are looking quite promising.

It is worth noting that Manchester City has enjoyed a relatively comfortable run of fixtures in 2024, with only trips to Newcastle and Tottenham as their outings against top sides so far. On the other hand, Chelsea’s position in the table is not very strong at present. Despite securing a late win against Crystal Palace on Monday, they are not at the top of the table.

Although Chelsea may not be at the top of the table, they are expected to pose a threat to City, especially with Cole Palmer in their ranks. Palmer returns to the Etihad for the first time, and his presence could make a difference. Palmer has recently impressed, inspiring Chelsea to victory with two late assists against Crystal Palace.

Looking at the injury situation, City will be without Josko Gvardiol and Jack Grealish, while Bernardo Silva is doubtful after picking up a knock in Copenhagen. Regardless of City’s injuries, former striker Peter Crouch predicts that Chelsea won’t pose a significant threat. Crouch has forecasted a 3-0 win for Manchester City.

The first meeting between City and Chelsea in the current season ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw. With Chelsea looking to impress, City should expect a tough test on their home ground. Despite this, it is unlikely to be a walk in the park for the Blues.

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