THE Premier League returns after a three-week pause for internationals and the FA Cup, with a seismic tussle in both the title race and battle for the last Champions League spots. Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, with Pep Guardiola’s side lagging nine points behind Arsenal.
Since the Spaniard arrived in 2016, City have never gone three years between domestic titles, but that is now a very real possibility after they dropped more points in their last league outing at West Ham a month ago. They did, however, deal a psychological blow to leaders Arsenal in beating them to the first silverware of the season – the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea, and manager Liam Rosenior, endured a torrid March – where they were dumped out of the Champions League by PSG and suffered two more league defeats against Newcastle and Everton.
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The betting angle: Can Chelsea’s attack exploit a desperate City defence?
Because City absolutely must win to keep the pressure on Arsenal, they are likely to push bodies forward and leave opportunities for Chelsea on the counter. The West Londoners will need to rediscover the shooting boots if they are to take advantage, however. Prior to the 7-0 rout of Port Vale, they had drawn three blanks in a row.
Writing off the defending champions in a must-win scenario is a dangerous game. City possess the relentless firepower required to outscore any opponent, and as desperation sets in during the second half, the game should open up completely. Expect an entertaining, end-to-end fixture where both attacks dominate the headlines.
- Our tip: Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
- The longshot: Cole Palmer to score anytime & Man City to win
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📺 How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester City
- Date: Sunday, 12th April, 2026
- Kick-off: 4:30pm BST
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
- Highlights: Match of the Day, Sky Sports YouTube
About the author
Craig Mahood
Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun.
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