Chelsea vs Manchester City

A new season brings a new coach for Chelsea, a trend that has become almost a tradition under Todd Boehly's ownership. This time, former Leicester manager Enzo Maresca will try to return the "Blues" to title contention. In his Premier League debut as Chelsea's head coach, Maresca will face his former mentor, Pep Guardiola, under whom he served as an assistant before leading Leicester to Championship glory.
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Predicting Chelsea's long-term prospects remains challenging as their squad is still overloaded, and their transfer campaign raises several questions. The team's overstocked roster, including numerous goalkeepers, and the ongoing saga surrounding Conor Gallagher's future, who seems to be pushed out of the team, highlight the uncertainty. Perhaps Maresca will bring order to Chelsea, but only time will tell.

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Manchester City, as usual, is one of the main contenders for the Premier League title. However, Arsenal has been closing the gap in recent years, both in terms of performance and statistics. Guardiola's team must continue to improve and surprise if they want to stay ahead. The new season promises to be even more challenging for City.
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City has already kicked off their campaign by winning the English Super Cup against Manchester United, although it wasn't easy. Guardiola's side secured the trophy only after a penalty shootout. Regardless of how one views the Super Cup as a "friendly match," it remains a trophy.
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According to bookmakers, Manchester City is the favorite in this matchup. The odds for a City win stand at 2.02, while Chelsea's potential success is rated at 3.95. A draw is given odds of 4.70.
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Probable Lineups

• Chelsea: Jorgensen — Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella — Enzo, Lavia, Caicedo — Palmer, Nkunku, Mudryk
• Manchester City: Ederson — Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol — De Bruyne, Kovacic, Bernardo Silva — Foden, Haaland, Doku
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Prediction: 1:2