Chelsea have stumbled over the last month but are still two points ahead of City going into this game as they beat Wolves on Monday. If Chelsea can regain their clinical touch in front of goal and overcome some key defensive injuries, they’ll be in the top four hunt until the very end of the season.

Romeo Lavia is out of action for weeks and will miss Chelsea ’s away game against Manchester City on Saturday. The Belgian international, who endured a torrid first campaign with Chelsea last term due to injury,

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rallied around Pep Guardiola and said the struggling Manchester City boss needs support after a run of two wins in seven European games left City's Champions League knockout phase hopes under threat.