WHEN AND WHERE
Pep Guardiola’s side host Chelsea for our Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 4 January, with the game scheduled for kick-off at 17:30 (UK).
The game will be shown live in the UK on NOW TV, SKY GO, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
You can also keep across all of the action via mancity.com and our official 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 TV listings below, courtesy of liversoccertv.com.
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Opposing MANAGER
Chelsea will have a new face leading the team in the technical area on Sunday after Enzo Maresca left the club on New Year’s Day.
Our opponents are yet to confirm a replacement.
TEAM NEWS
Pep Guardiola has made three changes to his starting line-up ahead for today’s evening clash with Chelsea – with Rodri making his first start in three months.
Rodri, Josko Gvardiol and Tijjani Reijnders come in while Nico, Nathan Ake and Savinho drop out for this the 17:30 (UK) kick-off at the Etihad.
Ake moves to the bench while Nico and Savinho both miss out completely through injury.
Rodri has not been in the First XI since our 1-0 success at Brentford in November but makes a welcome return tonight.
The Blues sit third in the Premier League table but a victory would see us leapfrog Aston Villa and move just four points behind leaders Arsenal.
Danger men
Moises Caicedo is being hailed as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. No midfielder in Europe’s top five leagues has made more interceptions (32) this season.
The 23-year-old Ecuador international dominates defensively and has been pivotal in midfield. Last season he was voted both the players’ player and fans’ player of the season at Chelsea.
Joao Pedro is a versatile forward and Chelsea’s top goalscorer (six), with three of the London side’s goals so far in 2025/26 created by Pedro’s head.
The former Brighton star stands at 6ft tall and boasts a tremendous leap, so City’s defence will have to keep a close eye on him.
The Brazilian also became vital to Chelsea’s attack, as both a creator and goalscorer, while star forward and former City academy product Cole Palmer was out injured.
Marc Cucurella has played the most minutes of any Chelsea defender in all competitions this season, and is second only to Enzo Fernandez overall.
The Catalonian is a box threat, wing-back, even box-to-box midfielder, and is as important to Chelsea in possession as out of possession.
Previous meeting
We last faced Chelsea in January as we played out a 3-1 victory in front of the City fans at the Etihad Stadium.
The visitors took the lead inside three minutes through Noni Madueke.
But, second half strikes from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden saw City ahead and fired us to fourth in the Premier League table.
Last time out
We travelled to the Stadium of Light on New Year’s Day and played out an end-to-end, high-intensity 0-0 draw with the Black Cats.
It was easy to see why Sunderland were yet to be defeated on home soil. The hosts were organised, compact when defending and quick on the break.
Skipper Bernardo Silva thought he’d provided City with an early lead, tapping home Erling Haaland’s header from a well-worked corner on five minutes. But, the Portuguese was narrowly offside.
Rodri and Jeremy Doku made their returns from injury in the second half as City pushed for a decisive goal. However, we were unable to break through Sunderland’s defence as we extend our unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven and sit four points behind leaders Arsenal.
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 Sunday 4 January.
City v chelsea app coverage
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin from one hour 15 minutes before kick-off.
Steve Howey and Paul Dickov will be engaging in pre-match discussion and post-match analysis with Cel Spellman from one hour 15 minutes before kick-off.
During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison while our text commentary continues.
You can also follow the action live with our Matchday Centre on mancity.com and our official app, as well as the best of the action on X: @ManCity.
Make sure to have push notifications turned on, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.
A comprehensive match report, highlights and Full Match Replay (via CITY+) will follow across the evening.
Exeter tickets available from just £5
Be at our FA Cup third round clash with Exeter City at 15:00 (UK) on Saturday 10 January!
A piece of history will be made in the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides as both clubs set sight on glory in the oldest club competition in football!
Tickets are available from just £5 for concessions and £10 for adults so it’s a great opportunity to see your City favourites in action.
Meanwhile, hospitality packages start at just £90 for this fixture with a range of options and experiences available!
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