"Hello and welcome to live coverage of Manchester City v Chelsea at the Etihad. It's not a must-win game for City, because this is January and there are still over 50 points to play for in the Premier League season, but it's not far off. Arsenal's victory at Bournemouth last night moved them seven points clear of City, who have today's game in hand. City have been a bit fragile in away games, so their home form is even more important than usual."
"Josko Gvardiol, Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders return to the City side in place of Nathan Ake, Nico Gonzalez and Savinho. Five changes for Chelsea. Filip Jorgensen, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro come in for Robert Sanchez, Wesley Fofana, Moises Caicedo, Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap. Caicedo's absence through suspension is a big blow to Chelsea. Man City (possible 4-1-2-2-1) Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, Reijnders; Cherki, Foden; Haaland."
Manchester City make three changes with Josko Gvardiol, Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders returning to the starting XI. Chelsea make five changes, introducing Filip Jorgensen, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro. Moises Caicedo is suspended, leaving Chelsea without a key midfield player. Arsenal's win at Bournemouth left them seven points clear, with City holding a game in hand. City have shown inconsistency away from home, increasing the importance of Etihad form. Chelsea remain a dangerous opponent despite recent instability. Kick-off is at 5.30pm and Michael Oliver is the referee.
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