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Chelsea vs Manchester City
English Premier League
Date: Wednesday, 5th April 2017
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Stamford Bridge (London).
English Premier League
Date: Wednesday, 5th April 2017
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Stamford Bridge (London).
Chelsea fell to a shock home defeat against Crystal Palace on Saturday. It was a combination of individual brilliance from Wilfred Zaha and goal keeper Wayne Hennessey that played a vital role in the 2-1 loss. Hennessey made 11 saves during the match with Chelsea registering an incredible 24 shots on goal.
Prior to the defeat, the Blues were on a 13-match winning at Stamford Bridge, 10 alone in the English Premier League. The defeat narrowed down their lead over Tottenham to 7 points. Spurs are up against a moderate opponent Swansea on Wednesday and there is every chance for this gap getting narrowed if Chelsea drop points against City.
On the other hand, Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. City got on front on two occasions, only to concede the equalizer within a matter of minutes.
The Citizens are held to draws in their last three Premier League games. However, they remain unbeaten in 8 EPL games with the last defeat coming at Everton on 15th January.
City were on a three-match winning run with clean sheets on road games before the 2-2 draw at the Emirates. Also, this is their first away draw in Premier League this season, with the previous 14 split across 10 wins and four defeats.
Chelsea vs Manchester City: Head-to-head
Conte had the last laugh when the teams met the Emirates on December 2016. An own goal from Gary Cahill put City on front just before the half-time, before Diego Costa, Willian and Hazard strike in the second period to complete a brilliant comeback. Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho were send-off just before the final whistle.
The teams share 3 wins and 3 draws from the last 9 meetings in all competitions.
Chelsea are without a win in their last two Premier League home games. Last year, they lost the corresponding fixture by a massive 3-0 margin.
Chelsea vs Manchester City: Prediction
This match has the nature of a cup final with both teams wanting to end up with victorious. Chelsea want to keep the cushion at the top of the table and City want to get ahead in the top four race. But it will be hard to separate the two teams at the end of 90 minutes, with draw being the most probable outcome on Wednesday.
Manchester City had scored in seven consecutive visits at the Stamford Bridge. With Chelsea scoring in every Premier League home game this season, both teams to score is a banker for the match.
Chelsea vs Manchester City: Bet Tips
Both Teams to Score at 1.60
Correct Score: 1-1 draw at 7.50 with William Hill.
