Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE stream: Latest updates and crew information forward of Premier League conflict as Phil Foden begins

It’s no shock that Pep Guardiola makes an entire heap of adjustments now that the Premier League title is safe. Of the 11 gamers that lined up in opposition to Real Madrid for City’s earlier outing solely Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji begin. Walker leads the facet and the likes of Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Aymeric Laporte return to the crew.

Frank Lampard makes 5 adjustments to the Chelsea line-up as he continues to shuffle by the big squad. Kepa Arrizabalaga returns in aim with Wesley Fofana changing Benoit Badiashile on the again. Cesar Azpilicueta and Ruben Loftus-Cheek slot into midfield and Kai Havertz begins up prime alongside Raheem Sterling.

Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Lewis, Phillips, Foden, Palmer, Mahrez, Gomez, Alvarez

Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Fofana, Thiago Silva, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Gallagher, Hall, Sterling, Havertz

Chelsea look set to complete within the backside half of the Premier League desk for the primary time for the reason that 1995/96 season. They’ll have to win all three of their remaining league video games to have an opportunity at ending tenth.

Manchester City have equalled the English top-flight document of three consecutive league titles, emulating Huddersfield Town (1924-26), Arsenal (1933-35), Liverpool (1982-84) and Manchester United (1999-01 and 2007-2009).

The Gunners wanted to win to delay City’s title celebrations forward of their house match in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday.

City had overhauled Arsenal’s eight-point lead as Mikel Arteta’s facet faltered, successful 11 Premier League video games in a row together with a 4-1 victory over their rivals on the finish of April.

Pep Guardiola’s crew are unbeaten of their final 23 video games by all competitions, having additionally reached the finals of each the FA Cup and Champions League remaining.

“Our amazing fans have been with us every single step of the way,” stated Ilkay Gundogan when talking about Manchester City’s Premier League triumph.

“Without their amazing backing I don’t think there is any way we would have been able to achieve what we have done these past six seasons. Their passion and support have been so important and inspirational for us all.

“Hopefully winning the Premier League title again is a fitting way for us to say thank you to our fans.”

Ilkay Gundogan says successful a 3rd straight Premier League title and fifth general with Manchester City ranks as one of the memorable moments of his profession.

“To have helped the Club win a third straight Premier League title is something very special,” he stated, “The Premier League is without doubt the most demanding and competitive league in the world so that tells you everything about what an achievement this is.

“This squad is so talented and so special and to have been captain this season has been an enormous privilege.

“I would also like to thank Pep [Guardiola], all the backroom staff and everyone who works across this football club. Every single day they help provide us as players with everything we need in order to try to be successful. There is no way we could have won this title without all their support.

“To have won this trophy three times in a row and five times in six years is incredible. That quality and consistency helps sum up what Manchester City stand for and ensures the Club will continue to strive for success going forward.

“It has been a season I will never forget.”

The followers are arriving on the Etihad Stadium and the ambiance is constructing properly. There’s a celebration really feel to in the present day’s recreation as City’s supporters all need to have fun successful the league for a 3rd 12 months in a row.

Chelsea have misplaced the final 5 conferences in all competitions with out scoring a aim since beating Man City within the remaining of the 2021 Champions League.

They have by no means misplaced six in a row in opposition to any crew with out scoring.

Manchester City are aiming to win 4 successive league matches in opposition to Chelsea for the primary time. Their final three top-flight victories have all been by a 1-0 scoreline.

City are additionally aiming to turn out to be the second facet to beat Chelsea 4 instances in a single season after Manchester United in 2010/11.