5 Bold Predictions For Chelsea vs. Manchester City In EPL Showdown

By Aydin Reyhan

5 Bold Predictions For Chelsea vs. Manchester City

Manchester City vs. Chelsea — Chelsea will host Manchester City this weekend and seek to become clear-favorites for the Premier League title. They tied 1-1 at the Etihad, so they will look relish the chance to defeat them at home.

City will be tough opponents, but Chelsea will look to make a statement. Here are five bold predictions for this EPL matchup.

5. Another Ejection

Ejections Manchester City Chelsea Premier League

5. Another Ejection

Ejections Manchester City Chelsea Premier League — This game will be so tense that at least one ejection will be made by the referee. Last time around, it was Man City's Pablo Zabaleta seeing red. Even so, City did find an equalizer later on. This time, City could get into Chelsea's head to perhaps force an ejection of their own.

4. Arguments Will Ensue

Arguments Premier League Manchester City Chelsea Premier League

4. Arguments Will Ensue

Arguments Premier League Manchester City Chelsea Premier League — Arguing will play a factor in this game as both sides know exactly what could be at stake: the Premier League title.

The captains will argue calls with the referees and step up to players who harm their own. The free-flow of this match will be interrupted on several occasions which could make this a battle of tactics. This could make it boring or exciting, depending on your taste.

3. Diego Costa's Absence Will Not Be Felt

Chelsea Manchester City Premier League

3. Diego Costa's Absence Will Not Be Felt

Chelsea Manchester City Premier League — Diego Costa will miss this game due to suspension for his antics against Liverpool yesterday. However, his absence can be replaced by Didier Drogba or Loic Remy who are both more than capable of hitting once or twice. Also, their tempers are much easier to control than his. In fact, this will be one less distraction for Jose Mourinho to deal with.

2. Hazard Will Be a Factor

Hazard Will Be a Factor Manchester City Chelsea Premier League

2. Hazard Will Be a Factor

Hazard Will Be a Factor Manchester City Chelsea Premier League — Eden Hazard will be tightly-marked, but he will still take advantage of the space he creates and the ones voided by other defenders to set up other teammates. The Belgian international winger has speed, skill, vision and a powerful shot that can beat any keeper. He will have to take more of the responsibility on his shoulders in Costa's absence. He will be their best player.

1. Frank Lampard Will Score at Stamford Bridge

Frank Lampard Chelsea Manchester City Premier League

1. Frank Lampard Will Score at Stamford Bridge

Frank Lampard Chelsea Manchester City Premier League — Frank Lampard scored the equalizer for City at home against Chelsea the first time around this season. Now, he will come off the bench to play in front of his former fans to end up scoring a goal. City will lose, but Lampard's goal will still hurt both parties quite a bit. He will just be doing his job after all.

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