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Hello and welcome to Stamford Bridge for live coverage of Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Manchester City this afternoon.
After Liverpool's 2-0 win over Fulham yesterday evening, the pressure is now on the Blues to keep pace in their bid for Champions League qualification. A victory for Liam Rosenior's team would see them go back to within a point of the Reds, though they face a difficult challenge in the form of title-chasing Man City.
Pep Guardiola's side can go within six points of leaders Arsenal, who lost 2-1 to Bournemouth yesterday afternoon, with a victory at Stamford Bridge. Recent history suggests this will be a really difficult one for Chelsea, who have not beaten today's opponents since the Champions League final all the way back in 2021.
It all makes for a fascinating encounter in west London. Bobby Vincent is at Stamford Bridge to bring you live updates of Chelsea versus Manchester City.
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Chelsea team news
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro
Chelsea subs: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Tosin, Sarr, Essugo, Lavia, Garnacho, Guiu, Delap
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Fernandez latest
In Friday's press conference, Liam Rosenior confirmed that Enzo Fernandez remains banned for Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester City and there are issues still to be resolved ahead of his potential return next weekend.
Rosenior said:
I've had a really good conversation myself, I had three or four with Enzo. He's apologised to me, he's apologised to the club, and we'll deal with that after a massive game on Sunday."
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Key information
Kick-off time: 4:30pm (UK time)
Is it on TV? Yes. The match is being broadcasted on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK
Live stream details: Sky Sports subscribers can watch the match live on Sky Go
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Team news
Chelsea are set to be without five players in Filip Jorgensen, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Levi Colwill and Jamie Gittens for this afternoon's match at Stamford Bridge.
As for Manchester City, Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol are all missing through injury.
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Good afternoon
Hello and welcome to Stamford Bridge for live updates from Chelsea vs Manchester City.
A mammoth match for both teams this afternoon for different reasons. The Blues are looking to keep pace with Liverpool in the race for a top-five finish, while City are hoping to add pressure on league leaders Arsenal after their defeat yesterday.
Bobby Vincent is in west London to bring you all of the live coverage you need throughout the afternoon!
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