MNC VS CHE: Injury News, Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Kickoff Time, and Possible Lineup

The English Premier League will resume during the weekend after the Champions League games. Current premier league champions, Manchester City will have to fight for a win at the Etihad Stadium against Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola’s side will be keen on advancing to the finals of the most prestigious competition for the second time in three years.

However, they are also interested in grabbing a third consecutive premier league title as they also prepare to face Chelsea. The Blues will make a trip to the blues side of Manchester seeking to bounce back from the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest over the weekend. Should Manchester City fail to beat Chelsea, Arsenal will close the gap on them before beating Nottingham Forest.

Team News.

Chelsea is still sweating over the fitness issue of their youngster Mason Mount. The Englishman has missed the best part of this season due to injury and he is expected not to be back for the rest of the season. Marc Cucurella on the other hand is drawing closer to returning to the grass after a muscle strain. Koulibaly on the other hand is also out of the present season, but he’s expected to return before Chelsea travels for their preseason.

Head to Head.

Manchester City and Chelsea played so far 55 matches. Manchester City won 24 games, Chelsea won 26, and 5 ended in a draw.

Kickoff Time.

The much-anticipated game is expected to kick off at exactly 4:00 pm on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.

Possible Lineup.

Kepa Arizabalaga, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, Hall, Loftus Check, N’golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, Mudryk, Kai Havertz, Raheem Sterling.