Manchester City is set to host Chelsea on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. The match, part of the 20th round of the season, will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Chelsea arrives at the Etihad following a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth in their previous fixture. Meanwhile, Manchester City was held to a goalless draw away against Sunderland. This sets the stage for a crucial encounter as both teams vie for valuable points.
Kick-off times:
- 17:30 (London)
- 19:30 (Cairo)
- 20:30 (Qatar & Saudi Arabia)
- 18:30 (Algiers)
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1 (Arabic commentary), beIN 4K, and beIN SPORTS EN 1. Live coverage will also be available on various sports websites.
Predicted Chelsea Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
Defense: Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella
Midfield: Caicedo, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Estevao
Attack: Cole Palmer, Neto, Joao Pedro
Predicted Manchester City Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defense: Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Nathan Aké, Nico O’Reilly
Midfield: Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden
Attack: Savinho, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland
Manchester City currently sits in second place in the league standings with 41 points. They will be looking to secure a victory to keep pressure on the league leaders, relying on the prolific goal-scoring ability of Erling Haaland, who leads the Premier League scoring charts with 19 goals.
Chelsea, on the other hand, aims to break out of their recent slump, having failed to win their last 7 matches. They have recorded four draws and two losses during this period, a stretch that also saw the departure of manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues will be hoping to turn things around and secure a much-needed win.
Historically, Manchester City and Chelsea have faced each other 180 times in all competitions. Chelsea has won 71 matches, while Manchester City has emerged victorious in 67. 42 matches have ended in a draw. At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City holds the advantage with 43 wins compared to Chelsea’s 27.
This match presents a significant opportunity for Manchester City to strengthen their title aspirations. For Chelsea, it’s a chance to regain momentum and climb higher in the league table.
