Man City vs Chelsea prediction and betting: Difficulties pile up

Chelsea have had a smooth start under the new coach Potter. However, after the pink honeymoon, the British strategist began to experience difficulties at the London team. Accordingly, The Blues received 2 consecutive defeats against Brighton and great rival Arsenal in the English Premier League.

It is also not possible to blame Coach Potter when Chelses continuously received unhappy information about injuries in the defense. Besides, Chelsea also faces a busy schedule in the English Premier League and the European Cup.

Tonight, Chelsea have their first match in the English League Cup and the difficulties pile up when they have to be a guest at Etihad Stadium of Man City. Remember, in terms of form and quality of the squad, The Blues are all inferior to their opponents and it is not surprising that Potter's teachers and students will taste defeat.

At this time, Man City is in a flourishing form, having won the last 3 matches. More impressively, Man City has the best squad when the main striker Haaland has completely recovered from his injury. Points to note, The Citizens are holding the record of winning the last 2 matches against Chelsea.

- Man City: Phillips, Walker injured.

- Chelsea: Kepa, Chilwell, Fofana, James, Kante are injured.

- Man City: Ederson; Gomez, Laporte, Akanji, Stones; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Grealish, Mahrez, Alvarez.

- Chelsea: Mendy; Cucurella, Silva, Chalobah, Azpilicueta; Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek; Mount, Havertz, Sterling; Aubameyang.