Lineups are in for Chelsea and Manchester City's massive clash, and both managers have made unsurprising changes to their teams.
Confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Both bosses go a bit more defensive than usual.
Unsurprisingly, Jose Mourinho has modified his team for this game, going more defensive than usual. Ramires starts in the center of midfield, while Cesc Fabregas has been moved further up the pitch. Willian, whose defensive work rate has been excellent under Mourinho, starts on the wing.
City's team is fairly attacking and features a debut for Eliaquim Mangala. Given the improved athleticism he brings over Martin Demichelis, that's probably a good move by Manuel Pellegrini. Both Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko start, though James Milner should add some defensive stability.
TEAM NEWS @MCFC: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany (C), Mangala, Kolarov, Milner, Fernandinho, Toure, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko #cityvchelsea #mcfc
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) September 21, 2014 Chelsea line-up v Man C: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Ramires, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Hazard; Diego Costa. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) September 21, 2014 SUBS NEWS @MCFC: Caballero, Sagna, Demichelis, Clichy, Lampard, Nasri, Navas #cityvchelsea #mcfc
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) September 21, 2014 Chelsea subs v Man City: Cech, Filipe Luis, Mikel, Oscar, Schurrle, Remy, Drogba. #CFC
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