Chelsea faces Manchester City in the highly anticipated Matchday 1 of the 2024-25 Premier League season, marking a significant opener for both teams.
Chelsea struggled in pre-season under Enzo Maresca, showing mixed results including a heavy loss to Manchester City, which could impact their confidence.
Manchester City also had a poor pre-season by their standards but bounced back by beating Chelsea 4-2, reinforcing their competitiveness going into the new season.
With Chelsea captain Reece James injured, questions arise about their defensive strength against City's already potent attacking threat.
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