Chelsea and Manchester City are set to kick off their Premier League campaigns this Sunday in a highly anticipated showdown at Stamford Bridge. Here’s everything you need to know before the clash.
Manchester City, under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, will be looking to defend their title and secure a sixth Premier League crown, with hopes of making it five in a row. Standing in their way in the opening match is Chelsea, now under the guidance of former City coach Enzo Maresca.
Last season, City clinched the league title on the final day with a decisive victory over West Ham, edging out Arsenal in a thrilling race. City finished the season with 91 points, just two more than the previous campaign.
Kevin De Bruyne, one of City’s key players, missed a chunk of last season due to injury but made a strong return, contributing 14 goal involvements in 18 matches, including four goals and 10 assists. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland secured the Premier League Golden Boot once again, netting 27 goals—down from his record-breaking 36 goals the season prior.
This summer, several players have exited Guardiola’s squad, including Sergio Gomez, Julian Alvarez, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle, Yan Couto, and Kalvin Phillips. On the incoming side, City’s business has been relatively quiet, with the only notable addition being right-winger Savinho from Troyes.
If you’re looking to catch the action, here’s what you need to know:
Chelsea vs Manchester City Kick-Off Time:
- The match will kick off at 4:30 pm (GMT) on Sunday, August 18, at Stamford Bridge.
Is Chelsea vs Manchester City on TV?
- Yes, the match will be broadcast live for both UK and international viewers. In the UK, it will air on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with NOW TV subscribers also able to stream the match.
International Streams:
- USA – NBC
- UAE – beIN Sports
- Australia – Optus Sports
- France – CANAL+
- Germany – Sky Sports (Deutschland)
- Spain – DAZN
How Else Can You Follow the Match?
- MEN Sport will be providing live coverage from Stamford Bridge, including pre-match build-up, team news, goal updates, and post-match analysis. Stay tuned to their dedicated live match blog for all the latest from west London.
