Two clubs that have become both domestic and European heavyweights following significant foreign investment, Manchester City and Chelsea are now among the world's elite clubs.
They have, rather unsurprisingly, played out some phenomenal duels in recent years at the top of the game, with Man City having enjoyed the bulk of success in an engaging fixture.
However, despite Chelsea's recent woes in this clash, they triumphed in the most significant fixture between the sides, lifting the Champions League in 2021 after a 1-0 final victory over the Cityzens.
Here are the results of the last ten meetings between Man City and Chelsea.
Given how dire Chelsea have been for much of the 2023/24 campaign, few expected them to come away from the Etihad with any dignity left in February. However, a surprisingly stubborn defensive display helped the Blues earn a hard-fought point in Manchester, with Mauricio Pochettino's side rising to the occasion.
Chelsea were the stronger attacking force from the off and took the lead just before the break with a well-executed counter-attack. It was Man City's former employee Raheem Sterling who converted a swift breakaway, slotting home Nicolas Jackson's pass with little fuss.
However, Man City threw everything at Chelsea in the second half and their persistence eventually paid off, with Rodri's deflected strike levelling proceedings just seven minutes from time.
Few Premier League games have matched the drama and chaos of the eight-goal thriller between these teams in November of the 2023/24 campaign. In the end, nothing could separate the two sides, with former Man City man Cole Palmer scoring the equalising penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time for the hosts.
A soft spot-kick gifted Man City
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