Sunday afternoon has a teatime special in store as Manchester City head to Chelsea for their opening Premier League game of the campaign.
Undoubtedly, the popcorn fixture from Matchday 1, the reigning champions will be eager to lay down a marker as they gun for an unprecedented fifth league crown in a row.
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Chelsea v Manchester City Betting Tips
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Pep Guardiola’s charges have become accustomed to having a target on their back, and while they bid farewell to Julian Alvarez, there is an embarrassment of riches at his disposal.
Chelsea, on the other hand, will want to get back in the big time, and they haven’t wasted any time during the transfer window.
There has been a phalanx of new arrivals, including Petro Neto, who recently signed from Wolves, and it will be fascinating to see where Enzo Maresca deploys him.
If this fixture is half as good as the corresponding game last term at Stamford Bridge which ended in a pulsating 4-4 draw, fans will be in for a treat.
As is customary, I have leafed through the markets and handpicked a couple of Chelsea Manchester City betting tips for your perusal.
Manchester City to pull off a comeback act
The expectation levels will ratchet again for City who have had it their own way in title races for several years now.
Arsenal, of course, will harbour title aspirations, while Liverpool have arguably been overlooked although it will be fascinating to see how they fare in the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
Back to the present and all that matters on the opening day of the season is that you don’t lose. Of course, by Christmas, we should have a clearer idea of where the title might be heading.
Anyway, after a busy summer of international football, it will be interesting to see if there are any tired limbs on the pitch, and Chelsea, who were 28 points off the pace last term, will want to close the yawning chasm.
City, who won the Community Shield last weekend against Manchester United, already have one trophy in the bag, and they will want to underline this campaign with more silverware.
The 4-4 draw, as mentioned previously between these two teams last term, was a brilliant advert for the Premier League.
Interestingly, Chelsea haven’t beaten City in the league at home in over four years, and I don’t see the visitors not leaving the Bridge without at least a point.
To kick off my Chelsea Manchester City betting tips, I’m leaning into the William Hill special of City to come from behind and win or draw which is available at a tasty 29/10.
Bernardo Silva to break the deadlock
While it is easy to wax lyrical about Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva is one of those players that deserves special mention.
More than just a cog in the middle of the park, Silva’s quicksilver movement and jinking skills make him box office viewing.
He’s also got an eye for goal, and last season, he hit 13 goals in all competitions.
A man for the big occasion, the Portuguese star could well get on the scoresheet against Chelsea.
He could well break the deadlock in what could be a topsy-turvy game, and he’s arguably a bit undervalued at 12/1 with bet365.
Chelsea v Manchester City Odds
| Team | Latest Odds |
|---|---|
| Chelsea Odds | 3/1 |
| Draw Odds | 3/1 |
| Manchester City Odds | 5/6 |
Odds courtesy of Betfred, correct at the time of publication
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