Michael Owen makes prediction for Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Chelsea

Michael Owen has backed Manchester City to bounce back from their defeat to Liverpool and beat Chelsea. Manchester City have fallen 9* points behind in the Premier League title race and in order to keep their hopes up, they must find back the winning key which allowed them to win 14 matches in-a-row to seal the title last season. Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side, on the other hand, are high on confidence. They visit Etihad Stadium on the back of seven away wins in a row in all competitions. A win for the Blues could send them second in the table should Leicester fail to beat Brighton. “The game of the weekend is at the Etihad and champions Manchester City will leapfrog Chelsea in the table if they take all three points,” said Owen. “City won the corresponding game 6-0 last season but Chelsea did win the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and only penalties were able to split the sides at Wembley in the League Cup Final back in February. “After their defeat at Anfield in their previous game City cannot afford to drop points, especially at the Etihad, if they are to put pressure on Liverpool in their quest for a hat-trick of titles. “Chelsea have improved under Frank Lampard and their exciting young side are confident and talented. But beware a wounded Pep Guardiola and his side – it will have been a long international break for the City boss.” Source- Metro 

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