Premier League Preview, Expected Lineups, How To Watch On TV And Prediction

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Man City vs Chelsea Team News

Defender Nathan Ake and winger Jeremy Doku missed City’s trip to Paris, while centre-back Ruben Dias had to be replaced at half-time.

Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, as no City fan will need to remind, is out for the rest of the season, and winger Oscar Bobb is a long-term absentee.

However, Guardiola has new signings to potentially choose from, including central defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.

Omar Marmoush has arrived for £59m from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he has provided 15 goals and 10 assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season.

“He is a future player for years, with quality in the final third,” Guardiola said of the Egypt striker, describing Marmoush as offering “exceptional quality.”
Maresca said midfielder Enzo Fernandez and defender Levi Colwill “could be ready” to return after missing the win over Wolves with minor issues.
Leading scorer Cole Palmer had been a doubt for that game with an ankle injury, but appeared for 84 minutes. “He made an incredible effort to play and he is improving,” Maresca added.
Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia will be out for “a few more weeks” with a muscle injury he suffered against Bournemouth on January 14.
Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, and fellow centre-back Benoit Badiashile will not return from a thigh problem until next month.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains through injury, and Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drug test remains under investigation by the Football Association, preventing the winger from appearing.
Expected lineups for Manchester City vs Chelsea
Manchester City: Ortega Nunes, Akanji, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Chelsea: Sánchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; jackson
How to watch Man City vs Chelsea: live stream, TV channel
Kick-off is at 17:30 UK, with live coverage on the main event from Sky Sports, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra starting at 17:00.