Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Chelsea
Man City
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
John Terry | Out | 7.06 | |
Frank Lampard | Out | 7.08 | |
Daniel Sturridge | Doubtful | 6.39 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jack Rodwell | Out | 6.58 | |
Micah Richards | Out | 7.34 | |
Vincent Kompany | Doubtful | 7.09 | |
Gaël Clichy | Doubtful | 7.27 |
Team News
Chelsea
Man City
- Rafa Benitez takes charge of his first game in charge as 'interim manager' at Chelsea, and he will likely reinstate Fernando Torres as the lone striker after he was dropped to the bench for the Juventus game in midweek. Benitez got the best of Torres at Liverpool and will be expected to do so again at Chelsea.
- Daniel Sturridge is a doubt, while John Terry and Frank Lampard are still out injured.
- As there has been a change in managerial staff at Stamford Bridge, there could be some changes made to the usual starting XI.
- Vincent Kompany was seen leaving the Etihad on crutches after the midweek draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League, and it is not yet clear how bad the injury he sustained was.
- Gael Clichy missed that mach with a foot injury and may not return in time to play at Stamford Bridge.
- Robert Mancini may opt to play Yaya Toure further forward and an extra defensive midfielder against Chelsea's vast attacking talent in midfield.
draw..0-0
first match for Benitez at Man City. 1-2
It appears all the to-be post-game commenters fell asleep before they could post their comments. Drab game.
is it possible both teams to lose ? no ? ok, then go lets win city because they play a proper football not rugby
Chelsea backlash under Benitez! 3-1
@LessBlues lol it definitely was... We ll see many more under Benitez.
A. cole gets a 6.9??? WTF WhoScored??
Hard to predict this one. Maybe over 2.5 goals.