Manchester City vs Chelsea: Confirmed line-ups in Premier League

Manchester City welcome managerless Chelsea to the Etihad this evening for a crucial battle at the top of the table.

Arsenal moved seven points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side with their win over Bournemouth on Saturday, meaning nothing but three points will do for the chasers.

The Blues start life without Enzo Maresca after his dismissal on New Year’s Day, and with Liam Rosenior’s appointment seemingly imminent, the players will be keen to boost the morale inside the dressing room with a big win in Manchester.

101GreatGoals.com has full team news from Manchester City vs Chelsea in the Premier League, as well as details on how to watch the action.

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Manchester City starting lineup vs Chelsea

Manchester City are without Savinho and Omar Marmoush once again, with the former injured and the latter at AFCON.

Jeremy Doku also drops to the bench, with Tijaani Reijnders moving into the starting XI.

Manchester City starting XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Haaland

Manchester City substitutes: Trafford, Ake, Doku, Khusanov, McAidoo, Mukasa, Lewis, Mfuni, Heskey

Chelsea starting lineup vs Manchester City

There are a few notable changes for the Blues. Robert Sanchez is missing from the squad, with Benoit Badiashile coming in at the back.

Reece James is set to line up in midfield, with Estevao also coming into the team, replacing Liam Delap.

Chelsea starting XI: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto, James, Enzo, Estevao, Palmer, Neto, Pedro

Chelsea substitutes: Slonina, Merrick, Tosin, Hato, Andrey, Garnacho, Gittens, Delap, Guiu

How to watch Manchester City vs Chelsea: Live online stream, TV channel

Kick-off on Sunday is at 17:30 GMT (14:30 ET / 11:30 PT). Live TV coverage in the UK is on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra.

Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs £14.99 for a day membership, £28 a month for a 12-month membership or £34.99 a month with no contract.

Sky Sports memberships include access to all 12 live Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+, which offers live streams and a dedicated channel.

Streaming is available on a vast variety of devices via the Sky GO app.

Premier League fixtures and results this weekend

Matches start at 15:00 GMT / 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT unless stated otherwise.

Saturday, January 3

Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Burnley

Wolves 3-0 West Ham

Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal

Sunday, January 4

Leeds 1-1 Man United (12:30)

Everton vs Brentford

Fulham vs Liverpool

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

Tottenham vs Sunderland

Manchester City vs Chelsea (17:30)