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manchester city vs chelsea 04/01/2026 epl bets

Man City vs Chelsea picks, predictions and how to watch 

Man City to win:

Both teams to score:

Over 3.5 goals:

Combined odds: 

Super Sunday’s late English Premier League kick-off comes from the Etihad Stadium, where title-chasing Manchester City take on top-six protagonists Chelsea.

Man City vs Chelsea betting tips and summary

Man City to win

Both teams to score

Over 3.5 goals

 

Manchester City come into this game trailing Arsenal by four points in the Premier League table, as they look to hunt them down in the title race.

Manager Pep Guardiola’s side began the new year with a frustrating 0-0 draw away to Sunderland, a result which ended a run of eight consecutive victories across all competitions.

City now host a Chelsea side who are without a manager following Enzo Maresca departure during the week.

The Italian left West London after a breakdown in relations between himself and Chelsea’s backroom staff, amid interest from other clubs in penning his signature.

He leaves them sitting fifth in the Premier League table, having won only one of their last six Premier League matches – the latest of which ended in a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth.

What are the best bets for Man City vs Chelsea?

Man City to win 

Chaos off the pitch is exactly what isn’t needed for Chelsea, as they embark on a journey to one of the toughest places in the division to get a result.

City have won all but one of their Premier League home matches so far this season and will look to continue that fine record on Sunday.

Both teams to score 

Chelsea have failed to score only once away from home this season, across all competitions.

Man City are the Premier League’s highest goalscorers, largely down to the services of Erling Haaland.

Over 3.5 goals

Both of Chelsea’s most recent away matches have seen this selection land, whilst City have scored at least three goals in six of their last eight home matches across all competitions.

Where can I watch Man City vs Chelsea?

| UK | Sky Sports/Sky Go app | 17:30 BST |

| US | Peacock | 12:30 EST |

What is Man City’s current form?

W-W-W-W-D

What is Chelsea’s current form?

W-W-D-L-D

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Man City and Chelsea?

25/1/25 – Man City 3-1 Chelsea (EPL)

18/8/24 – Chelsea 0-2 Man City (EPL)

3/8/24 – Man City 4-2 Chelsea (Friendly)

20/4/24 – Man City 1-0 Chelsea (FA Cup – SF)

17/2/24 – Man City 1-1 Chelsea (EPL)

What is Man City’s predicted team?

Donnarumma – Nunes, Dias, Ake, O’Reilly – Rodri, Reijnders – Cherki, Foden, Doku – Haaland

Injured: Stones, Kovacic, Bobb

Doubt: Savinho

International duty: Ait Nouri, Marmoush

What is Chelsea’s predicted team?

Sanchez – Acheampong, Fofana, Chalobah, Gusto – Fernandez, Caicedo – Estevao, Palmer, Garnacho – Pedro

Injured: Essugo, Hato, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia

Doubt: None

Suspended: Mudryk

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