Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League Clash
Match Preview
The 2022/23 Premier League season kicks off with a blockbuster clash between Chelsea and defending champions Manchester City.
Both teams will be looking to make a statement on the opening weekend, with Chelsea hoping to avenge their defeat to City in last season's FA Cup semi-final.
City will be without new signing Erling Haaland, who is injured, but they will still be confident of victory against a Chelsea side that has undergone significant change in the summer.
Team News
Chelsea
- New signing Marc Cucurella is expected to make his debut at left-back.
- Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson are also likely to start.
- Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are among those to return to the starting line-up.
Manchester City
- Erling Haaland is out injured.
- Kalvin Phillips is also a doubt.
- Julian Alvarez and Stefan Ortega are expected to make their debuts.
Match Stats
- Chelsea have won their last two Premier League games against Manchester City.
- Manchester City have won their last six away games in the Premier League.
- Chelsea have scored in their last four Premier League games against Manchester City.
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Conclusion
The opening weekend of the Premier League season is always full of excitement and intrigue, and this clash between Chelsea and Manchester City is sure to be no different.
Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and it should be a fascinating match-up between two of the best teams in the world.
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