Chelsea vs Manchester City! After a long wait, the premier league finally resumes!

This is the first game week of the 2024/25 English Premier League and it promises to be a complete showdown with each team wanting to begin their title chase.

Our match of the week is Chelsea against Manchester city at Stamford Bridge, August 18th, 2024, 4:30pm ( UK).

We would be looking at Chelsea vs Manchester city team news, stats, h2h, and prediction. Let’s get started!

Chelsea vs Manchester city team news

Over the transfer window, Chelsea and Manchester city have been busy with each team looking to make reinforcements and strengthen their team ahead of the new football season.

Chelsea parted ways with former coach, Mauricio Pochettino, with former Leicester boss, Enzo Maresca taking over the helm of managerial affairs.

Enzo Maresca spoke ahead of the match against Manchester city saying; ” He is uncertain about his lineup to face Manchester City”.

Truly, selection problem at Chelsea would be any manager’s headache as the team currently has 42 first team players.

Chelsea also made new and notable signings with the introduction of Pedro Neto from Wolves, Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham, Omari Kellyman, the 18 year old from Villa, Marc Giui, the young prospect from Barcelona, Kieman Dewsbury Hall who rejoins his former Leicester city boss, Renato Veiga, and goalkeeper, Filin Jorgensen.

There were also few exits with Conor Gallagher leaving for Atletico Madrid, and several players going on loan deals.

Manchester City also transferred in Savinho from Girona with Kalvin Phillips and Jaoo Cancelo returning from their loan deals, while Julian Alvarez left for Atletico Madrid on a 5 year deal.

However, the transfer window is far from over as we expect more business from the two teams notably from  Chelsea as the blues are vying a move for Victor Osimhen.

Chelsea is without Captain Reece James, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury and is also suspended for this game after his red card against Brighton toward the end of last season.

Nicolas Jackson came off the bench in the 1:1 draw with Inter at Stamford Bridge last weekend following an ankle issue that prevented him from playing in the USA.

Axel Disasi is currently recovering after his hernia surgery while Omari Kellyman and Djorde Petrovich have also been battling knocks.

Chelsea vs Manchester City head to head

Chelsea and Manchester City have faced each other in 50 matches in Premier League. Out of these 50 games , Chelsea have won 27 whereas Man City have come out victorious on 16 occasions . 7 matches ended in a draw.

PREVIOUS MATCHES

Chelsea vs Man City
2:4. ( International friendly, 2024/08/03)

Man City vs Chelsea
1:0. ( FA Cup, 2024/04/20)

Man City vs Chelsea
1:1. ( Premier League, 2024/02/17)

Chelsea vs Man city
4:4. ( Premier league, 2023/11/12)

Man City vs Chelsea
1:0. ( Premier league, 2023/05/21)

CHELSEA TRENDS

Chelsea are undefeated in their last 7 home Premier League games in a row.

In their last 15 games in Premier League, Chelsea have been undefeated on 14 occasions.

There have been 5 consecutive Premier League wins in a row for Chelsea.

MANCHESTER CITY TRENDS

Manchester City are undefeated in their last 23 Premier League games in a row.

In their last 30 games in Premier League, Manchester City have recorded 29 undefeated encounters.

Manchester City have won all of their last 9 league matches by margin of 2+ goals.

Chelsea vs Manchester City  tickets and live stream

Chelsea vs Manchester city tickets are officially exhausted according to a report from Chelsea’s official website.

Chelsea’s game against Manchester city can also be live streamed via ” www.livesports088.com”

Chelsea vs Manchester city prediction

Chelsea vs Manchester City is sure to be an exciting matchup but we believe that the reigning champions would be a tough nut for the Blues to crack.

Thus, we go with a 3:1 win for Man City.

What is your prediction for the game?

Match Preview: Grimsby Town vs Manchester United Live.

Grimsby Town vs Manchester United live preview. Manchester United, coming off a disappointing 1:1 draw with Fulham in last week’s game head on to face Grimsby Town in an attempt to secure a silverware this season, as there will be no European competition for the club, this season.

Looking forward to how the team responds this evening, as they face Grimsby town, a formidable league Two side as the away team. Let’s get right into it!

Competition: Carabao Cup – Second Round
Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Kick-off Time: 20:00 WAT
Venue: Blundell Park, Cleethorpes
Referee: To be confirmed
Broadcast: Live on SuperSport.

Match Overview

Grimsby Town, currently fourth in League Two, are enjoying a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Their attacking power is evident, leading their division in non-penalty shots and touches in the opposition box.

Manchester United, under new manager Ruben Amorim, have had a challenging start to the season, drawing with Fulham and losing to Arsenal. With no European competitions this season, the Carabao Cup presents a vital opportunity for a trophy. Will the Red devils clinch this or will their woes continue?

Team News

Grimsby Town:
Manager David Artell has a full squad at his beck and call, with no reported injuries or suspensions.

Manchester United:
Defender Lisandro Martinez is sidelined due to injury, and Noussair Mazraoui is a doubt due to fitness concerns.

Grimsby Town vs Manchester United Head-to-Head

This will be the 38th meeting between the two clubs:

– Grimsby Town Wins:15
– Manchester United Wins: 16
– Draws: 6

Their last encounter was in March 1948, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Grimsby Town vs Manchester United Prediction

Grimsby Town’s form make them a tough nut to crack. Manchester United’s depth and quality should see them get the three points.

Predicted Score: Grimsby Town 1:2 Manchester United.

After a long wait, buzzing transfers and news, football is back! Premier League is back! And guess what? The first week of the EPL brings us a total showdown! Manchester United – Arsenal live on the 17th of August, 2025.

Kick-off time: 4:30 PM ( WAT, Nigeria)
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Referee: To Be Announced.

The Red Devils of Manchester United are up against the Gunners of Arsenal in what’s expected to be a thrilling match. Let’s get right in to the stats, h2h, predicted lineups, live stream, team news and predictions.

Manchester United – Arsenal: H2H record.

The rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal is one of the most historical rivalries in English football.

– Direct matches: 68 matches
– Manchester United: 28 wins.
– Arsenal: 21 wins.
– Draws: 19.

In recent times, we have seen Arsenal assert dominance by winning four and drawing 2 out of the last six encounters, including a 2-0 victory at the Emirates stadium in December, 2024.

Will Arsenal once again get the better of Manchester United? Or will Manchester United regain and stamp their authority?

Predicted lineups for Manchester United and Arsenal live on 17/08/2025.

With each team bolstering their team with key additions, we expect a game of utter firepower. Manchester United signed Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, Mattheus Cunha from Wolves, and Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig, with speculations making the news regarding signing Carles Baleba and a new goalkeeper.

Arsenal, on the other hand, finally got the striker they have always needed in person of former Sporting CP talisman; Victor Gyokeres. His addition to the team might be the final piece of the puzzle.

Manchester United (4-3-3) – Bayindir, Yoro, Dalot, Maguire, Dorgu,Casemiro, Amad, Bruno, Cunha, Sesko, Mbeumo.

Arsenal ( 4-3-3) – Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.

Manchester United Arsenal Live Stream: Where to watch.

Fans can catch the live action through the following channels:

– UK: Sky Sports Premier League.
– Nigeria: Supersport Premier League.
– USA: NBC sports.
– Streaming: Official club websites and broadcasters’ steaming platforms.

Key Players to Watch Out For:

– Bruno Fernandes: ” El Magnifico” has been a consistent and top performer for the Red Devils since his signing from Sporting CP. With a new face of prominent and top attackers added to the team, Bruno Fernandes’s creativity, vision, and passes will undeniably be a great threat to Arsenal. Having scored 3 goals and delivered 2 assists against Arsenal, we await an addition to the tally.

– Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United’s new 9 is known majorly for his strength, physique, and aerial ability. It’s certain Manchester United will try to take advantage of his height by delivering crosses into the box which will keep Arsenal defenders busy. It will be a great match up between Sesko and Gabriel. A thrilling match surely awaits us!

– Bukayo Saka: What more can be said about Bukayo Saka? He has proven himself several times on the big stage and is certainly one to watch out for. Having scored 3 goals and delivered 3 assists in 10 matches against Manchester United, he’s surely looking to add to his tally on Sunday.

– Bryan Mbeumo: One of the deadly right wingers in the Premier league known for his pace, strength, precision and creativity. He’s surely a danger man and a defender’s nightmare.

Injury and Suspension Updates

Manchester United:

– Lisandro Martinez – Out (Cruciate Ligament injury).
– A. Onana – Out (Hamstring injury).

Arsenal:

– R. Calafiori – Knee Bruise
– M. Lewis-Skelly – Knee Injury

Final thoughts: What to expect.

Manchester United has the upper hand in terms of attacking power and strength, and will surely be a lot for Arsenal’s defenders to handle. Surely, it’s going to be a fast-paced, end to end, attacking football with goals pouring in from both sides, we go with a tight win for Manchester United.

Manchester United – Arsenal live:

3:2