Just as Manchester City seemed to have rediscovered their groove with a commanding 6-0 Premier League win over Ipswich Town, a midweek stumble in the UEFA Champions League left fans questioning their consistency.
Despite leading 2-0 early in the second half, City were overrun in Paris, suffering a 4-2 defeat to PSG. The result marked their ninth loss across all competitions this season after taking the lead, a worrying trend for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Looking ahead to the weekend, City can take solace in their strong record against Chelsea, remaining unbeaten in the last ten meetings (eight wins and two draws). Adding to their arsenal is the recent arrival of Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, a signing expected to inject fresh energy into their attack. However, the team faces a worrying pattern: they’ve lost their last three Premier League matches played immediately after midweek European fixtures, and they’ll need to snap that streak to avoid further setbacks.
Chelsea arrive at the Etihad with renewed confidence after a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge. That result ended a frustrating five-game winless league run and reinvigorated their bid for a top-four finish. Remarkably, the Blues find themselves sitting above City in the Premier League table—a rare occurrence this late into the season, last seen in 2016-17.
The stakes are high for both teams, as a loss for Chelsea would allow City to leapfrog them in the standings. Enzo Maresca will undoubtedly be aware of the challenge at hand. His side has struggled defensively in recent trips to Manchester, managing just one clean sheet in their last 19 away meetings with City. To make matters worse, Chelsea have failed to score in ten of those encounters, highlighting their uphill battle.
Key to City’s hopes will be Kevin De Bruyne, who has consistently delivered against his former club, scoring five Premier League goals against Chelsea—his second-best tally against any side in the competition. On the other side, Cole Palmer, a former City academy star, has been a revelation for Chelsea this season. His knack for striking early could prove decisive, as his last three league goals have all been match openers inside the first 20 minutes.
For City, one encouraging stat is their ability to hit the net in both halves, something they’ve managed 11 times in 21 league games this season—a joint-best in the division. Whether they can replicate that form and brush aside their European disappointment will define their weekend.
Chelsea, meanwhile, must capitalize on their momentum and shatter their poor away record in this fixture. With both sides desperate for a statement win, this showdown promises drama and high stakes at every turn.
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