Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips | 21st May 2023

The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Chelsea lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

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Chelsea are currently in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.

Manchester City, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have been in sensational form over the past month. The Cityzens stunned Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory this week and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Chelsea have a historical edge over Manchester City and have won 71 out of the 174 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Manchester City's 64 victories.
Manchester City have won their last three matches against Chelsea in the Premier League and could set a club record in this regard with a victory this weekend.
Since their 1-0 victory in 2021, Chelsea have lost their last five matches against Manchester City in all competitions and have failed to score a single goal during this period.
Manchester City have defeated Chelsea three times in all competitions this season and could become the first team since Manchester United in 2010-11 to achieve four victories against them in a single season.
Manchester City have won their final home game of a Premier League season in eight of their last nine campaigns, with the only exception being a 2-2 draw against Arsenal in 2016.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction

Manchester City are on the verge of another Premier League title under Pep Guardiola and will look to win their first trophy of the season this weekend. The likes of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark on Sunday.

Chelsea have endured a dismal season so far and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Manchester City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea

Manchester City vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Manchester City

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Erling Haaland to score - Yes