Manchester City have responded strongly after their Champions League exit, putting together a run of results that shows their resilience. They first ended Arsenal’s hopes of a historic quadruple with a composed 2-0 win in the Carabao Cup final. That momentum carried into the FA Cup, where Manchester City delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad to secure a place in the semi-finals.
That said, their Premier League form has dipped slightly. Draws against Nottingham Forest and West Ham United have slowed their title push, leaving them nine points behind leaders Arsenal, though they still have a game in hand.
Chelsea have also booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals in emphatic style, thrashing Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge. However, their league form remains inconsistent. A heavy 3-0 defeat to Everton last time out means they’ve managed just one win in their last six Premier League matches, losing three of their previous four. They currently sit sixth in the table, just behind Liverpool and narrowly ahead of Brentford.
Head-to-head: City in control
Since Chelsea’s famous win over City in the UEFA Champions League Final 2021, the balance has shifted heavily. Chelsea have failed to win any of their last 12 meetings with City, losing nine and drawing three. The most recent clash did end level, though, with a late Chelsea goal securing a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.
Player to watch
Bernardo silva continues to be one to keep an eye on, not just for his creativity but also his discipline record. He has been booked frequently this season and has a history of picking up cards in matches against Chelsea, making him a notable figure again heading into this encounter.
Predicted line-ups
Chelsea:
Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Fofana, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Manchester City:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rodri, Silva; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland
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