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Manchester City host Chelsea in Premier League action on February 17 as Pep Guardiola’s side continue their title defence.
City stormed to a midweek 3-1 Champions League Round of 16 first-leg win at FC Copenhagen but their attention now turns to domestic matters ahead of the reverse fixture in March.
Guardiola’s charges have now won 11 games in a row in all competitions and they remain on track for another trophy treble this season across the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Man City vs Chelsea kick off time
This Premier League clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK and kicks off on Saturday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA | Sat, Feb. 17 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
Canada | Sat, Feb. 17 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
UK | Sat, Feb. 17 | 5:30 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Sun, Feb. 18 | 4:30 a.m. AEDT |
India | Sat, Feb. 17 | 11:00 p.m. IST |
Man City vs Chelsea live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | NBC USA Network, Universo | Fubo, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
Canada | — | |
UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
Australia | — | Optus Sport |
India | Star Sports Select 1 & 2, Star Sports 3 Asia | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available on the USA Network with streaming options on Fubo and Peacock. Telemundo and Universo provide Spanish language options.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live-streaming exclusively via Fubo.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This game is available via live broadcast on Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
Man City vs Chelsea lineups, team news
Guardiola will assess his squad ahead of this game with Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish both suffering injuries in Copenhagen. Mateo Kovacic is back in training but defender Josko Gvardiol is out until March.
Man City (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake — Kovacic, Rodri — Foden, De Bruyne, Doku — Haaland.
Man City subs (9): TBC
Malo Gusto is back for Mauricio Pochettino in this game but goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is not ready to return following a knee problem.
Former City winger Cole Palmer will start after an impressive run of form since his summer move to Stamford Bridge with 10 Premier League goals and six assists.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1 right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Gusto, Badiashile, Silva, Chilwell — Fernandez, Caicedo — Jackson, Gallagher, Madueke — Palmer.
Chelsea subs (9): TBC
Man City vs Chelsea prediction
City will be under pressure ahead of this tie with title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal both in action earlier in the day but Guardiola’s squad has the experience to handle the situation.
These two sides played out a 4-4 thriller in the reverse fixture in November — including a late penalty equaliser from Palmer — but City have won five of their last six home league games against Chelsea, three 1-0 victories.
Prediction: Man City 1-0 Chelsea
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