On matchday 23 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Pep Guardiola's Man City welcomes Enzo Maresca's Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium.
A place in the Premier League's top four is at stake when Manchester City host Chelsea in a crucial match at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
If you're in the United States, you can watch City vs Chelsea live on Peacock.
Man City vs Chelsea: Premier League match preview
Manchester City are licking their wounds after Wednesday's damaging Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, a match in which Pep Guardiola's men surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half to lose 4-2.
With City having slipped outside the top 24 in the Champions League standings, their hopes of European progress hang in the balance ahead of the final match of the opening stage against Sporting CP on January 29.
However, England's defending champions have gone five games unbeaten in the Premier League and can return to the top four with a win over Chelsea. The West Londoners are two points ahead of their hosts.
Speaking on Friday, Guardiola indicated that City's three new signings – defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis, and striker Omar Marmoush – could be available to make their debuts this weekend.
Meanwhile, Chelsea were seen as title challengers after a five-match winning streak in the Premier League in November and December. However, Enzo Maresca's men have dropped to fourth in the standings after recording just one win in their last six top-flight games.
That only win came on Monday, when goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke gave Chelsea a 3-1 win over Wolves.
What time do Manchester City and Chelsea kick off?
The Matchday 23 Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT.
How can I watch Manchester City vs Chelsea in the US?
As mentioned above, viewers in the US can tune into the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea on the subscription streaming service Peacock.
How much does a Peacock subscription cost?
If you want to watch Premier League football on Peacock, there are two pricing plans open to you: Premium Monthly and Premium Annual. The first costs $7.99 per month, while an annual subscription costs $79.99 per year.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: form guide
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Chelsea?
Manchester City is on a long unbeaten run in meetings with Chelsea. City have not suffered defeat to the Blues in almost four years – not since Kai Havertz's goal gave a team then coached by Thomas Tuchel a 1-0 victory in the Champions League final in May 2021.
Since then, City have won eight and drawn two of the teams' 10 head-to-head meetings in all competitions. The Mancunians also defeated Chelsea in a preseason friendly in Columbus, Ohio, in August.
Who is the favorite to win Manchester City vs Chelsea? Premier League betting
Manchester City has the backing of the bookmakers to continue its good form in meetings with Chelsea. According to Oddschecker, the hosts have moneyline odds between +105 and +110 for victory at the Etihad on Saturday. The visitors are now rated at +290 to +300, which takes all three points to the British capital.
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