Possible Lineups, Team News, Stats – Manchester City vs Chelsea

• Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini is expected to start with a similar lineup as of last win over West Brom.
• Gael Clichy and Fabian Delph both are on the sidelines due to injury.
• Yaya Toure is expected to be fit after suffering a minor knock in the last game against West Brom.
• Wilfried Bony could be seen on the bench as Sergio Aguero is expected to return to the starting eleven.

• Thibaut Courtois is out with suspension. The goalkeeper picked up a red card in the opening game against Swansea City. Asmir Begovic will be making his full debut.
• Oscar is doubtful for this game while the rest squad is fully fit. Ramires is likely to take his role in the midfield.

• In the last six games between them, both the teams have won twice and drawn twice.
• Chelsea have lost only two of their last nine games against Manchester City in the Premier League.
• Sergio Aguero has scored eight goals in last nine Premier League games.
• Man City have lost only one of their last seven home games against Chelsea in all campaigns. 

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