Chelsea vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
Manchester City travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a massive opportunity to reignite their title charge.Arsenal’s surprise defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday handed Pep Guardiola’s men a sign...
Chelsea vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news Manchester City travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a massive opportunity to reignite their title charge. Arsenal’s surprise defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday handed Pep Guardiola’s men a significant opening. The Cityzens currently sit nine points behind the Gunners with two vital games in hand.
Confidence is surging after dominant domestic cup victories over Arsenal and Liverpool recently. Resultantly, City look ready to begin their traditional spring winning streak. Chelsea are fighting their own battle as they chase a top-five finish.
Liam Rosenior’s side recently hammered Port Vale 7–0 in the FA Cup. However, their league form remains a concern after four losses in five games. The Blues sit narrowly outside the Champions League qualification spots.
They enter this clash as underdogs despite holding home advantage in West London. Chelsea vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 Kick-off: 16:30 BST Venue: Stamford Bridge, London Referee: Chris Kavanagh VAR: Paul Howard Last Meeting: Manchester City 1–1 Chelsea (4 January 2026, Premier League) Team news Chelsea Liam Rosenior faces a significant defensive crisis with several key players sidelined. Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Levi Colwill remain unavailable through injury.