Chelsea v Man City Betting Tips: City to clinch first trophy of the season?

Vincent Kompany could also return to the starting XI, with John Stones a doubt. And with Benjamin Mendy still injured, Oleksandr Zinchenko should get the nod at left-back.

Despite Chelsea’s torment last time out against today’s opponents, Sarri isn’t expected to make too many changes. Emerson could come in for Marcos Alonso, but otherwise it’s likely to be the same side that lost at the Etihad.

Key Battles

Chelsea will try to implement Sarri’s passing style, but they need to move the ball much quicker if they’re going to break City down.

Pep Guardiola’s side will press relentlessly, sniffing out any weakness. If Jorginho can’t get the ball moving forwards, Chelsea could end up trapped in their own half.

When Chelsea do get a chance to break, City’s left flank could be a weak spot. Zinchenko fills in well, but he’s not a natural left-back. Pedro’s movement could get the better of him.

Match Odds

We’ve got City odds-on to win at 4/7 in 90 mins, with Chelsea a distant 19/4. It’s 3/1 for the scores to remain level and with no extra time, it’ll go straight to penalties.

It’s also 7/4 for the holders to beat Chelsea to nil twice in less than a month.

Aguero is 16/5 to follow up his recent hat-trick with the first goal here. He’s the same price for two or more goals too.

After a late winner against Schalke, Sterling is a 13/8 shot to score as well.

Chelsea have brought in Gonzalo Higuain to add a cutting edge. He’s 9/4 to net on the big stage.

The West London side have never lost when Eden Hazard has scored against Man City either. We go 12/5 that the winger gets on the scoresheet.

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