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title: "Predicted XI vs Manchester City"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Oliver Birch"
section: "Chelsea Match Previews & Reports"
published: "2017-04-05T10:45:17Z"
modified: "2017-04-05T10:45:17Z"
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# Predicted XI vs Manchester City

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.