English Premier League: Chelsea vs. Manchester City – prediction, team news, lineups

Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge!

Here is a full rundown of the fixtures for the 2020-21 EPL season:

Both teams have collected 26 points ,although the visitors do have two games in hand.

Chelsea’s last match of 2020 was held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa, while a coronavirus-hit Manchester City last took to the pitch on Boxing Day in their victory over Newcastle United.

Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Mendy; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Kovacic, Mount; Pulisic, Abraham, Werner

Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Steffen; Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Mendy; Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Sterling; Aguero

Premier League fixtures for matchweek 17

Friday, January 1

Everton vs West Ham

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Saturday, January 2

Tottenham vs Leeds United

Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United

Brighton vs Wolves

West Brom vs Arsenal

Sunday, January 3

Burnley vs Fulham

Newcastle vs Leicester City

Chelsea vs Manchester City

Tuesday, January 5

Southampton vs Liverpool

The announcement comes after the Premier League revealed last week the 2020/21 season would start on September 12 and run until May 23, 2021.