Preview: Man City vs Chelsea
Preview: Man City vs Chelsea
Robinho will be given his first start in today's game at the City of Manchester Stadium, whilst Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to experience his first trip to Manchester - and against Mark Hughes.
Micah Richards could return from injury, whilst Pablo Zabaleta could make his debut for the Citizens.
Michael Essien and Michael Ballack are both set to miss out with injuries.
Manchester City (from): Hart, Schmeichel, Richards, Kompany, Zabaleta, Dunne, Onuoha, Ben Haim, Ball, Garrido, Fernandes, Hamann, Ireland, Johnson, Elano, Evans, Sturridge, Caicedo, Jo, Robinho.
Chelsea (from): Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Bosingwa, Terry, Carvalho, A Cole, Belletti, Obi, Lampard, Deco, Anelka, Drogba, J Cole, Bridge, Alex, Ferreira, Kalou, Malouda, Di Santo, Ivanovic.
Eyefootball Prediction
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
First Goalscorer: Elano
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