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City, Chelsea chances assessed
- Updated: December 1, 2016
Phil Thompson has assessed the credentials of title favourites Manchester City and Chelsea ahead of Saturday’s clash, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
The teams meet at the Etihad Stadium at 12.30pm in what looks set to be a pivotal affair in the title race with the pair considered favourites for the Premier League title.
Seven-time league winner Thommo, whose former side Liverpool are currently third in Sky Bet’s outright market, provides his view on both sides’ main strength, weakness and most important player to their hopes of Premier League glory.
MANCHESTER CITY
Main strength: Attacking weaponry
Manchester City’s title hopes are going to come down to how many goals Sergio Aguero’s supporting cast can score. Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling’s goals seem to have dried up of late but you’d assume they’ll come good.
The return of Yaya Toure gives them another fantastic option. He looks fresh and more energetic than he has before, which is a huge boost for them.
Main weakness: Unsettled backline
I don’t think it helps with all the changes they make, which is making for poor cohesion. Certainly the better teams have sussed them out, pressing them high and forcing them to take …
