Chelsea travel to the Etihad Stadium to face the in-form league leaders Manchester City in an exciting Premier League clash on Sunday.
The Blues finds themselves in a challenging position this season, but they must rally as they still have three matches remaining, with their next fixture being against City.
Pep Guardiola’s side will have the opportunity to secure the Premier League title on Sunday, so Chelsea will aim to delay this triumph by securing a victory.
However, it is doubtful that this Chelsea side possesses the capabilities to even secure a draw against the formidable Champions League finalist.
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Frank Lampard and his players seem devoid of ideas, and their hopes are now pinned on their new manager to turn things around. Chelsea’s last victory against Manchester City dates back to 2021 in the Champions League, and in their previous five meetings, they have failed to score a single goal.
As the home side, the Citizens are clear favorites to win on Sunday. The Blues’ current motivation lies in the role of party spoilers, aiming to prevent City from being crowned champions in front of their home fans.
Let us now take a look at how the Chelsea side will line up for the upcoming game against City –
CHELSEA’S PREDICTED LINE UP (FORMATION)
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Chelsea’s Predicted 11
Frank Lampard oversees the largest squad in the Premier League but is also burdened with a lengthy injury list. Currently, nine players are sidelined, and there is a significant chance that none of them will be available for the upcoming match.
Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, and Kalidou Koulibaly are ruled out for the remainder of the season, which means young Lewis Hall will likely start at left-back, and Trevoh Chalobah will operate on the opposite side of the defense.
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With Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante also expected to miss out, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be tasked with playing alongside Enzo Fernandez in midfield, as Mason Mount is also absent due to a hip injury.
Raheem Sterling, who scored both goals in the recent draw against Nottingham Forest, is expected to retain his place in the team, while Joao Felix is likely to be favored over Kai Havertz.
