This weekend the English Premier League returns with a bang - the 13th round awaits a clash between two teams in the top four.
At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City will face London's Chelsea team. Having already experienced three defeats this season, City find themselves in an unfamiliar position - fourth place.
Prior to the international break, Manchester City suffered a painful blow at Anfield. In order to maintain realistic title chances, a victory in this clash is vital for City.
Frank Lampard's Chelsea will aim to cause problems for the English champions, as they are on a run of six consecutive victories.
The match between Chelsea and Man City will kick off at 19:30. Here are the most interesting facts about the game:
- Manchester City has defeated Chelsea five times in their last six meetings, including keeping five clean sheets.
- Chelsea has lost three of their last four matches at the Etihad Stadium, including a 6-0 defeat last season which was their biggest loss in Premier League history.
- Three defeats in the first 12 league games is an unusual statistic for teams coached by Pep Guardiola in his last ten years (95 wins, 22 draws, and 3 losses).
- Sergio Aguero has scored 10 goals for Manchester City against Chelsea, more than any other player in the Premier League against the Blues.
- Manchester City is one step away from their 400th Premier League victory.
- Kevin De Bruyne has already provided nine assists in the league this season, five more than his closest competitor.
- Sergio Aguero has been a nightmare for Chelsea, having scored 10 goals against them.
- Chelsea could achieve a ninth consecutive victory in away matches, setting a new club record.
- Christian Pulisic could become the first American to score in four consecutive Premier League matches.
- Chelsea's Tammy Abraham is one of the top scorers in the league this season with 10 goals to his name.
