FootyMAD's Manchester City match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 67 games played, Blues have recorded 22 wins, and Man. City have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 05 AprMan. City0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sat 27 OctChelsea6 - 0Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Wed 14 MarMan. City0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Sun 20 AugChelsea3 - 0Man. CityPREM
2005/2006Sat 25 MarChelsea2 - 0Man. CityPREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecMan. City0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sun 06 FebChelsea0 - 0Man. CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blues, and 6 goals against.

Man. City sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 6 points from their 3 games. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 7 points from the 3 games played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City640211512
Chelsea633010312

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Man. City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Man. City 8 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Chelsea Undefeated in last 6 away games.
14 games since last defeat.