Kevin de Bruyne against N’Golo Kante, Ruben Dias against Romelu Lukaku and Jack Grealish against Cesar Azpilicueta. Just a few of the battles to keep an eye on tomorrow as everything is set up for it to be one of the games of the season. If not the game of the season.The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Manchester City take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The marquee game as the two title favorites collide.The Cityzens have had their problems against Chelsea and will need to put their best foot forward on Saturday. On the other hand, Chelsea have been exceptional under Thomas Tuchel and are a bonafide contender for trophies this season. The Blues are one of only three unbeaten teams in the league this season and will be intent on taking all three points away from this fixture.Keita won’t continue with Liverpool unless Klopp provides him with a serious rolePep Guardiola and Tuchel have had some intriguing tactical battle, not just over the last few months but over many years. Tuchel has had Guardiola’s number recently, as Chelsea beat Manchester City in the Champions League final in May. In what is a repeat the biggest European club game, both teams will be out to lay down an early marker against their title rivals.Chelsea have caused Manchester City a number of problems in the recent past and have won the last three matches played between the two teams – two teams who are the best defensive squads in the Premier League this season and have conceded only one goal apiece so far.After just five Premier League matches, Chelsea already have 10 different goalscorers. The Blues have added Romelu Lukaku to their ranks this year and will present the Cityzens with a formidable challenge.Mason Mount has been ruled out of the game. The England international suffered a minor injury during Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Aston Villa but played on throughout the game and scored a penalty in the shootout. Edouard Mendy is available again and Tuchel has confirmed he will start in goal.Fonseca rejected Spurs due to demand to play defensive football?!Manchester City have had their problems this season. Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Rodri have returned to training this week after injury issues but the trio all face late fitness tests. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ilkay Gundogan are also doubts while Benjamin Mendy is suspended.What could be encouraging for the reigning English champions is that de Bruyne has found the back of the net in three consecutive Premier League appearances against Chelsea. The Belgian will look to reach another milestone with another goal against his former club this weekend.Chelsea watching Manchester City win Wycombe 6-1 pic.twitter.com/Y5Luvj05uj— DME 🇳🇦 (@dme__363) September 21, 2021 Get ready for some atomic football straight out of south-west London. PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 6Saturday14.30: (2.70) Chelsea (3.15) Man.City (2.90)14.30: (1.45) Man.Utd. (4.70) Aston Villa (8.00)17.00: (2.35) Watford (3.30) Newcastle (3.35)17.00: (3.10) Leeds (3.50) West Ham (2.40)17.00: (1.70) Everton (3.80) Norwich (5.70)17.00: (1.65) Leicester (3.80) Burnley (6.25)19.30: (7.50) Brentford (4.40) Liverpool (1.50)Sunday16.00: (2.75) Southampton (3.10) Wolverhampton (2.95)18.30: (2.45) Arsenal (3.30) Tottenham (3.15)
