WHEN AND WHERE
We host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday 25 January with the game scheduled for kick-off at 17:30 (UK) at the Etihad Stadium.
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO and NOW TV.
You can also keep across all of the action via the official Man City app, as well as the key moments on X/Twitter: @ManCity.
Supporters living around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global listings, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
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MAN CITY APP COVERAGE
Our official app allows you to follow all of the action from Manchester in one place.
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin at around 16:15 (UK).
Peter Reid and Tore Andre Flo will be the guests on the latest Matchday Live show, offering their expert insight before, during and after the action.
During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison while our text commentary continues.
Make sure to have push notifications turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.
Short highlights will be available from 21:15 (UK) , whilst extended highlights and a full-match replay [available on CITY+] can be accessed from midnight.
TEAM NEWS
New signings Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush are both handed immediate City debut with fellow arrival Vitor Reis named on the bench for Saturday’s Premier League home clash with Chelsea.
From the side that began last Wednesday’s Champions League clash away to Paris Saint-Germain, manager Pep Guardiola makes three changes all told.
Khusanov, who joined us from Lens, and striker Marmoush, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt, both on a four-and half-year deal, each go straight into the starting line-up for their competitive City debuts.
Meanwhile full-back Reis, who signed from Brazilian side Palmeiras – also on a four-and half-year deal – starts on the bench.
Ilkay Gundogan also comes into the starting line-up with Kevin De Bruyne and Savinho reverting to the bench.
Ruben Dias, who also started in Paris, is ruled out through injury as are Jeremy Doku and Nathan Ake.
Rodri is still unavailable as he continues his recovery from long term injury.
Oscar Bobb also sits out today as he continues to build up match fitness after being out since last August with a leg injury.
Teams
CITY XI: Ederson, Nunes, Khusanov, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo (C), Marmoush, Foden, Haaland
Subs: Ortega, Stones, Grealish, De Bruyne, Reis, Savio, O’Reilly, Lewis, McAtee
CHELSEA: Sanchez, James (c), Colwill, Chalobah, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Palmer, Madueke, Sancho, Jackson
Subs: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Neto, Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall, Gusto, Acheampong, Guiu
PREVIOUS MEETING
Our last home encounter in the league against Chelsea came back in February 2024, where Rodrigo’s spectacular late strike ensured City drew 1-1 in what was a pulsating and eventful game.
Raheem Sterling put the visitors ahead, but Guardiola’s side showed we can marry character with class as Rodrigo rifled home that deserved leveller seven minutes from time.
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, we emerged 2-0 victors at Stamford Bridge in the opening match of the league campaign, with Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic grabbing the goals.
LAST TIME OUT
Our last league game saw us level our Club record away victory, beating Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road.
We were also in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday evening, where goals from Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland had us in control, but Paris Saint-Germain fought back with goals from Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Joao Neves and Goncalo Ramos to take the three points at Parc des Princes.
As for Enzo Maresca’s side, they overcame Wolves 3-1 at home in the league last weekend and had no European fixture in midweek.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: John Brooks.
Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan.
Fourth official: Lewis Smith.
VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
GLOBAL TV LISTINGS
Supporters around the world can find out how to tune in to watch the match live by clicking here, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
(Listings correct as of 23 January)
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