Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Chelsea vs Manchester City

• Chelsea players will face City after the victory over Liverpool, they won but they played 120 minutes which is a positive point for the visitors.
• Striker Diego Costa is suspended for three games after his ruthless landing over the players against Liverpool.
• Branislav Ivanovic, Filipe Luis and Cesc Fàbregas are all doubtful for this clash.
• John Obi Mikel is also out which means Ramires could take Fabregas role in the midfield.

• Manuel Pellegrini has no new injury worry.
• Samir Nasri remains out with his injury.
• Wilfried Bony and Yaya Toure are away on international duty.
• Eliaquim Mangala could make a return after missing the FA Cup game against Middlesbrough last weekend.
• Frank Lampard could get a start against his former side.

• Chelsea have won two of their last four games against the Citizens.
• Andre Schurrle has scored in each of his two games against Manchester City.
• Last time in 2009-2010 when City won at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were down to nine men.
• Chelsea have kept only two clean sheets in their last seven games against City in all competitions.
• Both the sides have lost one of their last six Premier League matches.

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