Analysing Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash

Analysing Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash An in-depth look at the side we’ll face this weekend… Men's Team How can I watch Chelsea v City on TV? We go to Stamford Bridge for a 16:30 (UK) kick-off against Chelsea on Sunday 12 April. 50% off 2025/26 Home kits It’s our first Premier League outing in almost a month, after Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup commitments either side of the final international break of the season.

And now with eight games left, it feels we’re truly entering the business end of the 2025/26 campaign. City go into the weekend nine points back from leaders Arsenal, but with a game in hand. With the help of Opta data, we look at the Chelsea side… Recent form Chelsea struggled throughout March, losing to PSG, Newcastle and Everton.

They’ve stabilised with an FA Cup thrashing of League One side Port Vale but come into this game with only one victory in their last six Premier League outings. Men's Team City Magazine: April issue available to read now! After 31 games, they sit sixth in the table with 48 points.

There’s no doubt they’ll be looking up at finishing in the top five and qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Preferred lineup Chelsea have regularly chopped and changed throughout the season but tend to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Robert Sanchez has reclaimed his place in goal after briefly moving to the bench, while Marc Cucurella and Malo Gusto are mostly used at full-back, especially with Reece James’ injury.