Chelsea host Manchester City on Wednesday evening in what could prove to be a crucial match as the race for the Premier League title reaches the closing stages.
Saturday afternoon’s shock 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace allowed second placed Tottenham to close the gap on the Blues to seven points, after Mauricio Pochettino’s men saw off Burnley in a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.
The defeat saw Chelsea’s 12 match unbeaten run in all competitions come to an end, while City have not tasted defeat in the league since a 4-0 drubbing away to Everton in January, nine matches ago.
Goals from Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard saw the Blues run out 3-1 winners against Pep Guardiola’s men in the feisty reverse fixture at the Etihad.
Sergio Aguero’s high tackle on David Luiz saw him receive a straight red card in injury time, while Fernandinho also saw red in the aftermath of the challenge.
Victor Moses missed the defeat to Crystal Palace with a calf problem, but may be fit enough to feature on Wednesday.
Here’s who we think will start on Wednesday’s crucial fixture.
