Chelsea FC are set for revenge after Manchester City pulled the double on them last year. Ancelotti's unblemished start will be challenged by Roberto Mancini Saturday at the City of Manchester Stadium. 7 points and 14 goals separate these two teams, but the task could be a difficult one for Chelsea who face an expensive and ever-more-impressive Citizen outfit. Newcastle United surprised the Blues at
Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, knocking them out of the Carling Cup in a 3-4 thriller.
City also lost their cup fixture against West Bromwich Albion, although finishing in the top four has always been the chief aim this season. Mixed results are represented from the opening 5 matches; a 3-0 win over Liverpool being the highlight and a 1-0 loss to Sunderland a tough surprise. Mancini will go into this match with confidence having bested his Italian counterpart twice last season, as the home stadium will spur his players on.
English Premier League, Round 6: Manchester City vs. Chelsea FC
Date: 25 September, 2010 - 13:45 CET
Venue: City of Manchester Stadium (Eastlands) - Manchester
Referee: Andre Marriner
Manchester City: Goalkeeper: Hart
Defenders: K. Toure, Kompany, Milner, Zabaleta
Midfielders: Y. Toure, Barry, Johnson, de Jong
Forwards: Tevez, Silva
Manager: Roberto Mancini
Injured: Boateng, Lescott, Adebayor, Balotelli, Kolarov
Booked: -
Chelsea:
Keeper: Cech
Defenders: Alex, Terry, Ivanovic, Cole
Midfielders: Obi Mikel, Malouda, Essien, Ramires
Forwards: Anelka, Drogba
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Injured: Lampard, Benayoun, Kalou
Booked: -
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Last meeting: 27.02.10 Chelsea - Manchester City 2:4
Wins Manchester City: 37
Wins Chelsea: 50
Draws: 35
Chelsea will have a tough time hitting the road after their 3-4 defeat to Newcastle, especially with their history against the home team. City will play with confidence both because they defeated the title holders twice last season and because they are playing at Eastlands. I believe Mancini will gain the momentum in this match and don't expect him to lose.
Tip: Manchester City +0.25 (Asian Handicap)
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