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5 Bold Predictions For Chelsea vs. Manchester City In EPL Week 23

5 Bold Predictions For Chelsea vs. Manchester City In EPL Week 23

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In a matchup that will likely decide the winner of the Barclays Premier League this season, league leaders Chelsea host second place Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Both teams will be desperate for a victory that could serve as the catapult to the Premier League trophy. These are five bold predictions for the highly-anticipated contest.

5. Oscar Will Continue His Brilliant Run of Form

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5. Oscar Will Continue His Brilliant Run of Form

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One of the unsung heroes of Chelsea's incredible start to the season has been the play of Oscar. The Brazilian midfielder has been in great form recently. Not only creating opportunities for teammates, Oscar has scored three times in his past two Premier League appearances. Though he won't find the back of the net in this matchup, look for Oscar to be the creative spark for Chelsea against the Citizens.

4. Sergio Aguero Finds His Scoring Touch

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4. Sergio Aguero Finds His Scoring Touch

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For Manchester City, it is obvious that their success is dependent on the goal scoring of Sergio Aguero. Aguero has not found the back of the net since early December. Unsurprisingly, Manchester City have struggled during this period. Against Chelsea, look for Aguero to end his scoreless streak at the perfect time for the Citizens.

3. Diego Costa Will Not Score

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3. Diego Costa Will Not Score

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Diego Costa has been a goal scoring machine for Chelsea this season. The Brazilian turned Spaniard has scored 17 goals in just 19 games. Costa will create several quality chances against City, but he will fail to score in this important matchup.

2. Wilfried Bony Makes First Appearance For City

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2. Wilfried Bony Makes First Appearance For City

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The timing could not be better for Wilfried Bony to make his first appearance for Manchester City. The Ivory Coast striker will return from African Cup of Nations duty just in time for the pivotal matchup against Chelsea. A start is unlikely, but look for Bony to come off the bench and make his first appearance in sky blue.

1. Frank Lampard Will Have Zero Impact On the Result

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1. Frank Lampard Will Have Zero Impact On the Result

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In the first matchup between these two teams, Frank Lampard came on as a substitute in the second to score a late equalizing goal against his former club. This time around, Lampard will likely have no impact on the result of this contest. Lampard injured his hip in a friendly against Hamburger SV and his availability for the Chelsea game is questionable. Unfortunately for Lampard, he will not get the chance to punish his former club.

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