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

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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?

Mallorca vs Real Madrid CF! LA LIGA IS BACK! Real Madrid, the reigning champions, will start their title defense away to RCD Mallorca on August 18 at 8:30 pm (UK time).

Let’s take a look at the Mallorca vs. Real Madrid team news, head-to-head stats, trends, and predictions!

MALLORCA V REAL MADRID TEAM NEWS

Real Madrid made some significant changes during the transfer window, with Nacho and Toni Kroos announcing his retirement. Nacho moved to the Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah on a free transfer, while Toni Kroos retired from football. Joselu also left for Al-Gharafa SC in a €1.5m deal.

However, Real Madrid made a significant signing by acquiring Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. He now wears the #9 shirt and scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the UEFA SUPER CUP final against Atalanta CF, securing his first trophy with the team.

Additionally, Brazilian youngster Endrick made a €47.5m move to the Spanish giants. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid’s transfer window has closed as they do not see anyone in the market who is at Real Madrid’s level.

However, there are rumors that Alphonso Davies might join Real Madrid for free next summer.

Carlo Ancelotti’s match conference ahead of the game against Mallorca;

Carlo Ancelotti | “Did we miss Toni Kroos? Always. Impossible to find another Toni, we will have to adapt.”

“Against Atalanta, saw Rodrygo drop back and defend in midfield, he put in a very good shift. He plays hard and contributes a lot to this side.”

“Every La Liga game is competitive, there are no easy games in Spain. You all saw how good Spain’s national team was in EUROs.”

“I am very happy when I joined in 2021 – no one thought I could still be here 3 years later with so many titles.”

“2025-26 will have a World Cup, so the season will probably start earlier; players need to rest. Maybe we will have to implement mini-breaks during the season, it’s something we are considering.”

“We try to help all new players settle and feel at home. Kylian Mbappe is no different, he’s extremely talented. He adapted quickly and he started his Real Madrid journey well.”

“Vinicius, Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Mbappe played together for the first time. Good link-up play between them. I don’t need to ‘try’ them together, they are incredible players.”

“Signing another CB? We don’t need one. Alaba will be back soon. We have some youngsters and other players who can play CB as well.”

“Jude Bellingham’s position or role will not change this season. He will play the same position as last year.”

Mallorca comes into this match with Jagoba Arrasate as their new manager.

They have also made new signings, including Johan Mojica from Villarreal, Takuma Asano from Bochum, Mateu Morey from Dortmund, Iddrisu Baba from UD Almeria, Leo Roman from Real Oviedo, Amath Ndiaye from Valladolid.

MALLORCA VS REAL MADRID HEAD-TO-HEAD

Mallorca and Real Madrid have played 42 matches so far. Although,Mallorca has won 12, Real Madrid has won 25, and 5 matches ended in a draw. On average, in their direct matches, both teams scored 3.10 goals per match.

PREVIOUS MATCHES

Mallorca – Real Madrid (13.04.2024) 0:1

Real Madrid – Mallorca (03.01.2024) 1:0

Mallorca – Real Madrid (05.02.2023) 1:0

Real Madrid – Mallorca (11.09.2022) 4:1

Mallorca – Real Madrid (14.01.2012) 1:2

MALLORCA TRENDS

There are no trends for Mallorca coming into this match.

REAL MADRID TRENDS

Real Madrid’s most recent record of 32 consecutive games in La Liga consists of no losses.

The Spanish giants are undefeated in 37 of their last 38 La Liga games.

Additionally, they have been prolific in their 19 most recent away clashes in La Liga, scoring 1+ goals in all of them.

MALLORCA VS REAL MADRID LIVE

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MALLORCA VS REAL MADRID PREDICTION

Mallorca vs. Real Madrid will be Kylian Mbappe’s first La Liga game for the Spanish giants. Therefore, we expect a free-flowing attacking game from both sides.

However, we anticipate Real Madrid’s star-studded team to win the game.

Mallorca vs Real Madrid.
Prediction: 1:3.

Brighton vs Manchester United! August 24th, 12:30pm ( UK). Join us as we learn more about the match between Brighton and Manchester United!

The Seagulls takes on the Red Devils at the Amex Stadium on the 24th of August, 12:30pm (UK).

However, Brighton is coming off a 3-0 win against Everton, while Manchester United won by a lone goal against Fulham courtesy of Josh Zirzkee late winner.

Let’s get into their stats, h2h, trends, team news, and predictions.

Brighton vs Man United Team News

After losing Graham Potter to Chelsea, and Roberto De Zerbi mutually agreeing to resign from his role as Manager.

Brighton is currently managed by Fabian Hurzeler, 31 years, the youngest permanent coach in Premier league history.

Brighton have also been busy in the transfer market signing the likes of;

MattO’Riley from Celtic, Cankovic, Yakubu Minteh, Mahmoud Dahoud, with the likes of Adam Lallana and Ansu Fati exiting the team.

Though, the team is quite stacked as they look to finish higher than they did last season where they ended in the 11th place.

Brighton’s manager, Fabian Hurzeler in his press conference ahead of the Manchester United game said;

” They have individual quality on the pitch, so you never can lose your attention on the game because they can decide a game in one situation”.

” Even if they are not really in the game, they have quality with Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho.

“However, there can be one situation where they can kill the game”.

“We focus all the time on the game, especially on transition moments, that we have a good position and a good distance to each other.

Then in case we lose the ball we are there stopping their transition moments.”

Although, Evan Ferguson, Perivs Estupinan, and Tariq Lamptey are all back from injury, they still need to undergo further assessment.

Manchester United, after failing to get a new manager, had to stick with Erik Ten Hag as the Gaffer extended his stay at the club till 2026.

Manchester United had notable additions with the likes of Josh Zirzkee, Lemy Yoro, Matthias De Ligt, Noussair Mazaroui, and Jadon Sancho returning from his loan deal at Dortmund.

There were also few exits with Mason Greenwood, Aaron Wan Bissaka, Donny Ban De Beek, Amarabt leaving the team.

Manchester United boss, Erik Ten Hag, spoke ahead of the game against Fulham saying; “His team isn’t fully prepared for the new season”.

This was evident as the team lacked rhythm and flow against Fulham, and had their blushes saved by Josh Zirkee late winning goal.

Erik Ten Hag’s speaking again during the press conference ahead of the Brighton game:

” I think for all the clubs who also have lots of international players, playing for their nations, they are all in the same boat.

There are clubs who have less internationals and they would have a longer pre-season together as a team and as a squad. So they are maybe a little further ahead in terms of game model and fitness”.

It’s clear that Erik Ten Hag believes that his team aren’t in their best shape yet. Well, the clock is ticking!

Brighton vs Manchester United Head-to-head

Brighton and Manchester United game have faced off 24 times with Manchester United winning 17 games, Brighton winning 6 games, and one game ending in a draw.

PREVIOUS BRIGHTON VS MANCHESTER UNITED HEAD-TO-HEAD

Brighton vs Manchester United (2024/05/19)
0:2

Manchester United vs Brighton ( 2023/09/16)
1:3

Brighton vs Manchester United ( 2023/05/04)
1:0

Brighton vs Manchester United ( 2023/04/23) FA
0:0

Manchester United vs Brighton ( 2022/08/07)
1:2

BRIGHTON TRENDS

MANCHESTER UNITED TRENDS

They have won their opening Premier League away fixture in only one of the past six seasons (D2, L3), beating Brighton 3-2 away.

However, Manchester United are on a poor run of just 1 win in 6 away matches.

 WATCH BRIGHTON VS MANCHESTER UNITED LIVE STREAM

Brighton vs Manchester United can be  streamed live at TNT sports.

BRIGHTON VS MANCHESTER UNITED PREDICTION

In recent times, Brighton has been a tough nut to crack for Manchester United in their home stadium. Moreover, the Seagulls look more balanced and settled than the Red Devils, hence my pick;

Brighton Vs Manchester United.
3:1

What’s yours? Let me know in the comment section!