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\"03-04-2017
\nIt\u2019s a big week for Chelsea, following their surprising defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. They host Pep Guardiola\u2019s Manchester City side on Wednesday night in a game that is likely to prove crucial in the title race.<\/p>\n

If Chelsea were to lose to City and Spurs were to beat Swansea on Wednesday, the gap between the league leaders and Spurs would be just four points with eight games remaining. Chelsea\u2019s ten point lead that was present a week ago would be all but vanquished and the race for the Premier League title would be back on.<\/p>\n

Chelsea took the lead against Crystal Palace after just five minutes through Cesc Fabregas, however two goals from Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke in just 91 seconds turned the game in Palace\u2019s favour and despite Chelsea\u2019s best efforts, the Blues were unable to find an equaliser.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Manchester City travelled to Arsenal and left with a 2-2 draw. They\u2019re 11 points behind Chelsea in the league table, sat in fourth place and this game will be pivotal in their hopes for Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n

Many will remember the bad-tempered clash between the two sides back in December, which ended with both Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho sent off in a late fracas between the two teams. Chelsea won 3-1 at the Etihad on the day.<\/p>\n

Chelsea vs. Manchester City Predictions<\/h2>\n

What is a big football match could be very easy to predict. City love to play with possession and play out from the back, but they struggle defensively. On the other hand, Chelsea are resolute at the back and are more than comfortable playing without the ball. If Guardiola gets his tactics wrong, expect Chelsea to win this game at a canter, potentially keeping a clean sheet.<\/p>\n

Chelsea vs. Manchester City Betting Tips<\/h2>\n

Chelsea come into this game as narrow favourites at 27\/20<\/a>, while City are outsiders at 21\/10<\/a>. The draw is 12\/5<\/a>. Chelsea to win and keep a clean sheet is available at 3\/1,<\/a> while Chelsea to win and both to score is 59\/20<\/a>. Diego Costa heads up the goalscorer markets at odds of 16\/5<\/a> to score first, while City\u2019s Sergio Aguero is priced at 21\/20<\/a> to score anytime.<\/p>\n

Head to Head<\/h2>\n