January 25th 2025.
This weekend, Manchester City and Chelsea are gearing up for their highly anticipated Premier League face-off. However, both teams have been dealing with injuries as they prepare for the big game. Despite this, City has welcomed three new signings this week, including Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis, and Abdukodir Khusanov, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt, Palmeiras, and Lens respectively, for a whopping combined fee of £123 million.
All three players are in contention to make their debuts this weekend, but unfortunately, Ruben Dias will likely miss out after sustaining an injury during Wednesday night's match against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender is still being evaluated, but it seems he will need some time on the sidelines. Another player, Jeremy Doku, is also set to miss the game, while Nathan Ake, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb are unavailable due to long-term injuries.
On the other hand, Chelsea managed to end their five-game winless streak in the league with a 3-1 victory against Wolves on Monday, placing them back in the top four. However, they now face the reigning champions, who have been finding their form again after a disappointing end to last year.
Pep Guardiola's side recently dominated Ipswich Town with a 6-0 win, and prior to their midweek defeat against PSG, they were unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions. Meanwhile, Chelsea's Cole Palmer has been cleared to play, along with Enzo Fernandez and Levi Colwill, who are also expected to be available. However, Romeo Lavia, who missed Monday's game against Wolves due to injury, may be out for a few more weeks.
In terms of defense, Trevor Chalobah, who made his first start since returning from a loan spell at Crystal Palace, may start again if Colwill is not deemed fit enough. Reece James, who made his first league appearance since November, may start his second consecutive game this weekend.
As for Chelsea, Noni Madueke, who scored in Monday's game, may keep his spot on the right wing, while Jadon Sancho may be brought back into the team in place of Pedro Neto.
For those wondering where to watch the game, it will kick off at 5:30 pm on Saturday, January 25, with coverage starting at 5 pm on Sky Sports and Sky Go for viewers in the United Kingdom. So, get ready for what is sure to be an exciting match between two top teams!
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