FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Manchester City fixture

Man City face a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 63 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 13 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, with Chelsea running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 MarChelsea2 - 0Man CityPREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecMan City0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sun 06 FebChelsea0 - 0Man CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 16 OctMan City1 - 0ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sat 28 FebMan City0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sat 25 OctChelsea1 - 0Man CityPREM
2002/2003Sat 22 MarChelsea5 - 0Man CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. During these games, Blues have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Man City are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Sky Blues have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Blues, as the Sky Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea 14 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Man City 8 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.