Man City vs Chelsea LIVE: SHOCK Manager Exit! Can the Blues Upset Pep’s Team?

Manchester City hosts Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Sunday (04/01) at 19:30.

Chelsea starts 2026 with a major shake-up, having parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day. They face a tough test next round, traveling to Manchester City for the 20th round Premier League derby.

The London side sit fifth in the table but trail leaders Arsenal by a huge 15 points, making the title race virtually out of reach. Meanwhile, Manchester City stumbled to a surprising 0-0 draw at Sunderland last round, ending their run of seven consecutive league wins.

That draw leaves City four points behind the leaders halfway through the season, but Pep Guardiola's team remains in a strong position. They've won their last four meetings against Chelsea across all competitions, with the Blues’ last victory over City dating back to the 2021 Champions League final.

Bookmakers list City as favorites at 1.60 to take the win. However, Chelsea have enough firepower to find the net at the Etihad, making the "both teams to score" bet one of the most logical options for this match.