Title holders Manchester City begin their quest for an unprecedented fifth consecutive Premier League title this afternoon as they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Pep Guardiola’s side started the season strongly, defeating Manchester United in the Community Shield. However, they’ve since dealt with the injury to Oscar Bobb and the sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid. Despite these setbacks, City remains formidable, though this match comes before Guardiola has had the opportunity to strengthen his squad further.
For Chelsea, new manager Enzo Maresca faces a challenging debut in his first competitive match in charge. Although he might have preferred an easier start, this clash provides an early test for his squad, bolstered by the summer signing of Pedro Neto as they look to implement a new style of play.
