Manchester City

vs

Chelsea

Manchester City vs Chelsea — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A Premier League encounter pits Manchester City against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, offering key insights into both teams’ form and playing trends ahead of the New Year.

Game Details

• Date: 2026-01-04
• Kick-off: 12:30 p.m. (ET)
• Venue: Etihad Stadium, Rowsley Street, Manchester, England
• Broadcast: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA

Recent Form & Key Storylines

Manchester City arrive in excellent shape, having won their last five matches across competitions as evidenced by their “last 5” form of W‑W‑W‑W‑W. Chelsea’s recent results show a mixed run with L‑D‑W‑W‑L. City’s consistency contrasts with Chelsea’s intermittent form, raising questions about defensive solidity for the visitors. The Etihad continues to be a fortress for City, while Chelsea face the challenge of improving away performance. Recent Carabao Cup action saw City advance to the semi‑finals, underlining their broader squad depth. Historical head‑to‑head meetings include high‑scoring draws and narrow wins, with City prevailing 3‑1 in their last Etihad clash. (See Summary Stats below.)

Summary Stats

• Manchester City last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W
• Chelsea last 5: L‑D‑W‑W‑L
• Last head‑to‑head: Manchester City 3‑1 Chelsea (at Etihad in January 2025)

Players to Watch

• Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – Prolific in front of goal this season and central to City’s attacking threat.
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – Emerging creative force for Chelsea, involved in key attacking moves.