Defending champions Manchester City will begin their Premier League campaign with an away tie against Chelsea. The Pep Guardiola-led team has dominated the league like no other in the last decade and yet another season sees them as the side to catch. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United will be the chasing pack while Chelsea will try and consolidate. The Blues have had a terrible last two terms with failure to be in the Champions League. Stamford Bridge no longer seems to be the fortress that it was for the home side and they will hope a new season brings in the change in fortunes. Arsenal 2-0 Wolves, Premier League 2024-25: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka on Target as Gunners Start on a High.

Reece James is serving a three-game suspension and will not be available for Chelsea. Djordje Petrovic and Omari Kellyman are also missing out due to fitness issues. Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo will form the midfield trio with Christopher Nkunku will lead the attack with England star Cole Palmer and new signing Pedro Neto on the wings.

Rodri is a major absentee for Manchester City with Bernardo Silva playing in a deep midfield role. Erling Haaland is set to lead the attack and Kevin de Bruyne is the playmaker. Jeremy Doku and Savinho will look to create chances from out wide. Manuel Akanji and Ruben Dias will form the centre-back pairing.

When is Chelsea vs Manchester City, Premier League 2024-25 Football Match? See Date, Time and Venue

Chelsea will host defending champions Manchester City in the first match of Premier League 2024-25 on Sunday, August 18. The Chelsea vs Manchester City match will be played at Standford Bridge stadium and it starts at 09:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Top Five Players To Watch Out for in Chelsea vs Manchester City Match in Premier League 2024-25.

Where to Get Live Telecast of Chelsea vs Manchester City, Premier League 2024-25 Football Match?

Star Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the Premier League 2024-25 in India. Fans in India can watch the Chelsea vs Manchester City, Premier League 2024-25 Football Match live telecast on the Star Sports Select 1/HD TV channels. For Chelsea vs Manchester City online viewing options, read below.

How to Get Live Streaming Online of Chelsea vs Manchester City, Premier League 2024-25 Football Match?

Disney+ Hotstar, the official OTT platform for Star Network, will provide live streaming online of Premier League 2024-25 matches. Fans in India can hence watch the Chelsea vs Manchester City, Premier League 2024-25 match live streaming online on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, but at the cost of a subscription fee. Chelsea will try and sit back and absorb the Manchester City pressure but that may not be enough in this contest.

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