Manchester City’s upcoming clash with Chelsea will likely shape their run home
Manchester City’s upcoming clash with Chelsea will likely shape their run home Manchester City return to Premier League action this weekend after a prolonged period with their focus lying elsewhere. Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final just over three weeks ago. Following City’s Carabao Cup triumph, there was an international break before City beat Liverpool 4-0 in their FA Cup quarter-final tie last weekend.
Pep Guardiola’s side face Chelsea on Sunday in a huge Premier League fixture for City. Sunday’s match at Stamford Bridge has the potential to shape Manchester City’s run home given what lies in wait for them after this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. An inconsistent Chelsea side awaits Pep Guardiola’s side on Sunday.
Manchester City have built real momentum with their wins over Arsenal and Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s side scored six goals and kept two clean sheets, and their performances in both matches were superb. It does appear that City have turned a corner recently in terms of the manner of their performances.
All of a sudden, it seems that City have clicked into gear as Pep Guardiola’s new-look squad looks to have adjusted to and embraced Pep Guardiola’s philosophies and tactics. Manchester City face Chelsea this weekend at Stamford Bridge in a huge Premier League fixture. Sunday’s match will test City as an inconsistent Chelsea side awaits.
Chelsea sit sixth in the Premier League table ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. As has become a tradition at the club, Chelsea sacked manager Enzo Maresca earlier this season. Liam Rosenior replaced Maresca in the role.