Manchester City concludes their USA preseason tour with a match against Chelsea at Ohio Stadium on August 3. Chelsea, under new manager Mauricio Pochettino, secured a 3-0 win against Wrexham, while City seeks redemption after a penalty shootout loss to Bayern Munich.
Kickoff Times:
- USA: 5:30 p.m. ET
- UK: 10:30 p.m. BST
- India: 3:00 a.m. IST (August 4)
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Live Streaming and TV Channels:
- USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo
- UK: Sky Sports
- India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Ten 2
- Australia: Paramount+
Chelsea vs Man City – Predicted Lineups:
- Chelsea (4-3-3): Kepa; James, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Enzo, Gallagher, Chukwuemeka; Sterling, Nkunku, Mudryk
- Man City (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake; Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva; Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish
Key Players to Watch:
- Chelsea: Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, and Mykhailo Mudryk are expected to make significant impacts with their attacking prowess and defensive capabilities.
- Man City: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Riyad Mahrez are crucial for City’s success, providing goals, creativity, and experience.
Match Prediction:
Both Chelsea and Manchester City have shown promising form in their preseason matches. Chelsea’s new signings and the tactical acumen of Pochettino might give them an edge. However, Manchester City’s consistent performance and depth make them a formidable opponent. Expect a closely contested match, potentially ending in a draw or a narrow win for either side.
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