EPL: Man City vs. Chelsea Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 4)
Heavyweights collide in the Premier League this weekend, as Man City bid to get their title fight back on track when they welcome Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium. Find our picks for the fascinating showdown here.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, January 4, 2026. 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Man City vs. Chelsea Odds
Man City vs. Chelsea Head-to-Head
Man City have avoided defeat in their last eight Premier League matches against Chelsea, winning on six occasions over that period. City have also won eleven of their last 16 fixtures against the Blues at the Etihad Stadium.
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Game Preview
There will be huge pressure on Pep Guardiola’s Man City this weekend, as they bid to get their championship fight back on track following a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on New Year’s Day. City will still feel confident of pegging back Arsenal at the summit, and they have already shown that they are capable of putting together a long sequence of victories.
Man City have been dominant at the Etihad Stadium throughout the season, winning each of their last eight. Meanwhile, they have scored at least three goals in seven fixtures over that period, which includes achieving the feat in each of the last three.
It has been all change at Chelsea this week, as Enzo Maresca was fired in midweek, just months after guiding the club to success in the Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup. However, the poor form of the team since the start of December has been detrimental to last season’s progress.
Chelsea have recorded wins in just one of their last seven league fixtures. However, it could be worth noting that they have suffered just two defeats over that period. On the road, Chelsea have been slightly more reliable this term, indicated by the fact that they have dropped 13 of their 15 points from winning positions at Stamford Bridge.
Man City vs. Chelsea Picks
Given everything that has been going on at Stamford Bridge this week, it is incredibly challenging to overlook the prospect of City enhancing their strong home record on Sunday.
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