Lineups, starting 11 for Man City vs Chelsea: Erling Haaland to continue hot form?
Manchester City welcome Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium in a bid to keep things tight at the top of the Premier League table.
Pep Guardiola's side have a game in hand over Liverpool, who currently occupy the top spot, but are just two points behind Jurgen Klopp's Reds.
For Mauricio Pochettino's men, they sit 10th but three points could see them rise as high as seventh.
The Sporting News takes a look at injury news ahead of the match and who could be selected in the starting XIs.
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Guardiola will assess his squad ahead of the match with Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish both suffering injuries in Copenhagen. Mateo Kovacic is back in training but defender Josko Gvardiol has been ruled out until March.
Man City projected starting XI (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
BREAKING: Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol are ruled out of #ManCity vs Chelsea this weekend, with Bernardo Silva to be assessed today, confirms Pep Guardiola. Mateo Kovacic and Sergio Gomez are available.
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. Palmer could once again feature in the false nine role he first filled under Guardiola in 2021.
Chelsea predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Gusto, Badiashile, Silva, Chilwell — Fernandez, Caicedo — Jackson, Gallagher, Madueke — Palmer.
Chelsea subs (9): TBC
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