Soccercorner.org - Two Premier League giants will duel on the weekend. That was when Chelsea, the defending champion, a visit to the headquarters of Manchester City, Etihad Stadium on Sunday (13/8) night.
It's no secret, Chelsea and Manchester City is currently touted as the two strongest contenders for the title this season. Even fierce competition both have been ongoing since last season.
Not only the strength of both teams could be called very balanced, but it certainly exciting match as both teams are equally confirmed after the victory. Host City after the victory to continue the positive result in the first game, while the Blues clearly eyeing victory as redeemer 2-2 draw against Swansea City last weekend.
From the host, coach Manuel Pellegrini does not seem to be many changes the composition of players. The same squad as when crushed West Brom seemed to be back he prepared. Pellegrini added strength obtained even with increasing fitness of Sergio Aguero condition that the last preseason focusing on injury recovery.
For the midfield, Aguero will receive the best service from the three attacking midfielders The Citizens, Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Jesus Navas. And as a counterweight team, Yaya Toure and Fernandinho will again be a mainstay.
Likewise for the back line and goalkeeper is expected there will be no change. Joe Hart will re-occupy the position, and four forts in the future will be filled, Vincent Kompany, Eliaquim Mangala, Aleksandr Kolarov and Bacary Sagna.
What about the visitors? Jose Mourinho's troops certainly not the best can lose strength after Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out due to a red card. Without Courtois, Mourinho will be relying on Asmir Begovic who also performed well as a substitute against Swansea last weekend.
Changes seem to be made to the composition Mourinho midfield. To offset the dominance of the midfield City, Ramires name may be put forward Mourinho to replace Oscar.
While Cesc Fabregas will be pushed forward to set the attack alongside Eden Hazard on the left side and Willian on the right. Three players that will sustain the Chelsea attack that relies on Diego Costa.
Starting Line-Up predictions:
Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Kolarov, Yaya Toure, Fernandinho, Navas, Silva, Sterling, Aguero.
Chelsea:
Begovic, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Matic, Ramires, Fabregas, Willian, Hazard, Costa.
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