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Published on 2024-02-15 19:30:00
This weekend, Manchester City will be returning to Premier League action and fans are hoping for a 12th straight win at the Etihad Stadium against Chelsea. After a successful Champions League victory against Copenhagen on Tuesday, City will be facing Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues.
The reverse fixture in December at Stamford Bridge resulted in a thrilling 4-4 draw, making it one of the games of the season so far. Chelsea have shown erratic form this season under Pochettino, but they also have Cole Palmer, who has been outstanding since making his move from City to the Blues last summer.
As City prepares for this game, they have experienced some injuries in their squad, with Josko Gvardiol and Bernardo Silva being sidelined and Jack Grealish nursing a muscular problem. Despite this, City has a solid squad for this weekend, and football pundit Paul Merson is predicting a 3-2 win for the hosts.
City is in tremendous form at the moment, having achieved 11 consecutive wins in all competitions. Fans have high expectations for this game, especially with Chelsea currently lying at 10th in the Premier League despite their outstanding threat, Cole Palmer.
Palmer has scored 12 goals and made nine assists this season for Chelsea, making him the Blues’ standout player and a key threat to City. Guarding against his influence will be a key factor in determining the result this weekend.
The stage is set for an entertaining clash, with City being the clear favorites given their impressive form. However, with the unpredictability of Chelsea, the outcome is still uncertain. Nonetheless, City is expected to maintain their outstanding form and secure another crucial victory in the Premier League.
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