Manchester City (possible, 4-3-3): Hart; Zabaleta, K Toure, Kompany, Milner; Y Toure, De Jong, Barry; Johnson, Tévez, Silva

Chelsea (possible, 4-3-3): Cech; Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Cole; Essien, Ramires, Mikel; Malouda, Drogba, Anelka.
Referee: Andre Marriner.

Tale of the game

After taking maximum points off the Premier League’s less-established teams, here comes Chelsea’s first big test of the season.

The Blues have inspired awe and fear in equal measure with their unblemished start, but Manchester City's expensively-assembled squad will certainly make them work for their goal bonuses.

City did the double over Chelsea last season over the course of two pulsating games, and Chelsea's pulsating Carling Cup tie against Newcastle in midweek showed that Carlo Ancelotti's team will not have it all their own way this season.

Manchester City are fourth after five games – not bad for an opening that has been judged underwhelming in many quarters, although they lost to West Brom on Wednesday.

Roberto Mancini appears to have schooled his team in the art of winning un-spectactularly, although City will have to be at their best to achieve what no team has achieved in the Premier League so far – prevent Chelsea from winning.

Yossi Benayoun and Salomon Kalou look set to miss out for Chelsea after being injured against Newcastle. Frank Lampard has also failed to recover from his hernia, although John Terry could feature.

Mancini, meanwhile could have just three fit first-team defenders and James Milner could be pressed into service at left-back. Joleon Lescott, Emmanuel Adebayor, Mario Balotelli, Jerome Boateng and Aleksandar Kolarov are all on the treatment table.

Last season: Manchester City 2 Chelsea 1; Chelsea 2 Manchester City 4.

Stat of the game: Chelsea have scored four goals in the last 10 minutes of matches this season, more than any other team.

It will really be a cracker.Blue against blue.Both teams are fresh as they both rested their players in midweek.Man c 0-1 chelsea(essien 57')

Man City will be dealt with. Its gonna be another good performance from Chelsea.

Its a tough game ahead but we will prevail ,

Predos

Man.city 1 vs Chelsea 3

Drogba , Malouda , Anelka

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The honeymoon is over, chelsea to fall 3-1. Adebayor, toure and tevez to do the damage. Drogba will score a consolation. Mark this write up.

Doubt that Ade's featuring in this one. . .

I'm behind City on this one. Tevez has an impressive record against Chelsea while Drogba has never scored at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Chelsea showed in midweek how easily they could capitulate to attacking football and that is what City are all about-non stop attacking football.
City also have a reputation of beating big teams. They won 3 games against the 'big four' last season.
City takes this- 2-1

I see dead people. . .

Draw abeg

dyabman:

Its a tough game ahead but we will prevail ,

Predos

Man.city 1 vs Chelsea 3

Drogba , Malouda , Anelka

+1

chavs first PL defeat.

it will be like a dream wen after 90mins man city see 4 goals in their net

Ain't even gonna skip a heartbeat watching this game. The only obstacle for Chelsea tomorrow will be Hart in defence. So i'm hoping we'll get a lotta freekicks or penalties for Drog to convert.

Might not be a highscoring fixture. . .

A 0-1 win will do for me

Man City 4 - Chelsea 1

chelsea first defeat of the season wow

Our first real test of the season yet, I'm I excited or what.

The difference between both teams, quality wise, is very marginal and the outcome of last season's fixture, if anything, should serve as a reassurance

for the citizens. we have received a major boost ahead of today's clash with the return of captain John Terry but frank lampard remains on the sidelines

Summer signing, ramires, looks set to retain his spot in the midfield for three games in succession

given man city's inconsistent form so far this season, all indication points to a chelsea victory. however, Mancini's boys are more than capable of

ruining the party, especially at home. But **** it. . . .  Chelsea to carry the day by 3 goals to 1. let's go there !!!!!!!!!!!

khanye:

Man City 4 - Arsenal 1

Are you sure you post on the right thread?

A win will be great.
Wouldn't cry over a draw either.

please where can i watch this match live online?

unix4real1:

Are you sure you post on the right thread?

Dont mind me . . . I was high last nite

2-2 draw
Drogba to salvage a point in the dieing minutes after Silva and Tevez's goals in first half

tkb417:

2-2 draw
Drogba to salvage a point in the dieing minutes after Silva and Tevez's goals in first half

And i have this feeling that all 3 of them are in your FPL team, right?

Guyz, Im stalked in ma offix. can anybody tell me wear & how I can watch this must watch game FREE online. As i dont wanna lose ma job. reply plssssssssssssss,

opabukun:

Guyz, Im stalked in ma offix. can anybody tell me wear & how I can watch this must watch game FREE online. As i dont wanna lose ma job. reply plssssssssssssss,

check www.myp2p.eu
or http://atdhe.net/watchtv.html
Kick off is 12.45 (BST)

Cant wait 4 kickoff.eeeezz

@Mykali
Lol; I only have Drogba and he's my captain.

citeh you had better not disappoint me today o.

LMAO
Did anyone listen/watch the skysports  presentation for this match?

It is reminiscent of a mafia movie/clique??

please where can i watch this match online?

Both teams lining up exactly as expected. . .

I'm licking ma lips

Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Toure, Boyata, Milner, De Jong, Barry, Toure Yaya, Silva, Tevez.
Subs: Given, Adebayor, Adam Johnson, Boateng, Lescott, Vieira, Jo.

Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole, Ramires, Mikel, Essien, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka. Subs: Turnbull, Zhirkov, Ferreira, Sturridge, Van Aanholt, Kakuta, McEachran.