Two Principal Changes: 4-2-3-1 Manchester City vs. Chelsea Matchup Prediction.

In an attempt to win three straight away from home, Chelsea will visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night to take on Manchester City in the Premier League.

After a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over London rivals Crystal Palace on Monday night, the Blues managed to claw their way back into tenth place in the standings. Prior to then, they had defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park to eliminate them from the FA Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino’s team will, however, have a difficult battle against Man City, who are winning nine straight games in all competitions.

Chelsea Team News

When seasoned defender Thiago Silva was pulled off the field against Crystal Palace at the hour mark due to a groin injury on Monday, Chelsea suffered a major setback. He is now on the sidelines alongside Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, and Romeo Lavia. Malo Gusto appeared to be in agony as well against Palace, but Mauricio Pochettino allayed worries by saying that it was only fatigue.

After recovering from their individual injury setbacks, Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah were back on the bench at Selhurst Park. Colwill had replaced the injured Silva in the second half.

It will be up to the manager to decide who will be positioned between the sticks now that Robert Sanchez is back available.

Predicted Chelsea lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper

When Chelsea visits the Etihad Stadium to play Man City on Saturday, Djordje Petrovic will likely face his toughest test of the year. When called upon, he must provide big moments in the goal.

Defence

Malo Gusto is good to go into the Man City match. In the Chelsea starting lineup, he will continue to play right back while Ben Chilwell looks to make an impact on the defensive line.

Fit once more With Chilwell out of the picture, Levi Colwill, who has struggled this season while filling in as an unconventional left-back, will now have the opportunity to establish himself in his preferred position opposite Axel Disasi in the Chelsea lineup. To contain Erling Haaland, the two must perform to the very highest level.

Midfield

Mauricio Pochettino has made Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Conor Gallagher his go-to midfield trio. Gallagher will attempt to take over the No. 10 position in the Chelsea lineup and get on the scoresheet, like he did against Palace on Monday, with Caicedo and Fernandez holding the fort.

To maintain some kind of control over the game and impede City’s free-flowing football, the three must play well together.

Attack

Following his error that resulted in Palace’s opening goal on Monday, Noni Madueke may be benched, with Cole Palmer replacing him on the right flank of Chelsea’s lineup. Palmer, who recorded two assists in the game against the Eagles, will be eager to make an impression on his previous employers.

Raheem Sterling will also try to torment Manchester City. Nicolas Jackson is leading Chelsea’s assault, therefore he might start on the left wing after starting from the bench the last time out.

The Blues’ bench will be stocked with offensive weapons in Christopher Nkunku, Mykhaylo Mudryk, and Madueke.