Squad sheets : Chelsea v Manchester City

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This meeting provides a proper test for both sides, the onus on Chelsea to prove they need not just rely on the counterattack against elite opposition, and on Manchester City to emerge victorious from a visit to a title rival. José Mourinho can see similarities with City now to his Chelsea back in 2004, when lavish financial investment demanded a coherent championship challenge. This game should provide an early gauge to these clubs' aspirations this season. Dominic Fifield

Kick-off Sunday 4pm

Venue Stamford Bridge

Last season Chelsea 0 Man City 0

Live Sky Sports 1

Referee H Webb

This season G7, Y16, R0, 2.3 cards per game

Odds H 7-5 A 9-4 D 5-2

Chelsea v Manchester City
Chelsea v Manchester City: Probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Illustration: Graphic
Chelsea

Subs from Hilário, Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, Bertrand, Kalas, Cahill, Essien, Mikel, Mata, De Bruyne, Eto'o, Willian, Ba

Doubtful Cole (ribs)

Injured Van Ginkel (knee, May)

Suspended None

Form WWDWLD

Discipline Y10 R1

Leading scorer Oscar 4

Manchester City

Subs from Pantilimon, Wright, Lescott, Clichy, Richards, Demichelis, Nasri, Rodwell, Dzeko, Milner, Jovetic, Boyata, Guidetti

Doubtful Demichelis (match fitness)

Injured Kompany (thigh, 2 Nov)

Suspended None

Form WWLWDW

Discipline Y14 R0

Leading scorer Agüero 6