Chelsea vs. Manchester City: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Rusty Gorelick Updated: Aug 16 2024 13:57

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City visit Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in each team's season-opening match.

Manchester City haven't made any squad-altering transfers, as they have only brought in skillful winger Savio from Girona, the Spanish team owned by City Football Group.

Chelsea, as has been the case since owner Todd Boehly bought the club, have made plenty of signings. The club has 43 players listed in the first team section of its website.

How to watch Chelsea vs. Manchester City, TV channel and streaming

For fans in the United States, Chelsea vs. Manchester City will be broadcast on NBC, which can be viewed through linear or cable TV as well as with live TV streaming apps such as YouTubeTV or FuboTV.

Chelsea vs. Manchester City kick-off time, date and venue

Chelsea vs. Manchester City is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM PT on Sunday, August 18 with the match to be played at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

Chelsea vs. Manchester City stats and head-to-head record

Manchester City finished first in the Premier League in 2023/24, while Chelsea finished sixth.
City had the second-best expected goals (xG) differential in the league last year while Chelsea's was fourth-best.
City held the highest amount of possession with a 65.2 percent share per game, while Chelsea held the ball the fifth-most at 58.6 percent.
Cole Palmer, the Chelsea attacker who moved there from City last summer, led the Premier League with 33 goal contributions.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland won the Golden Boot with 27 goals, five more than second-placed Palmer.
City attacking midfielder Phil Foden was voted the league's Player of the Year with 19 goals and eight assists.

Chelsea	62 wins
Draw	41 draws
Manchester City	55 wins

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Chelsea team news

Reece James will miss the match due to a four-match suspension given to him after a straight red card late last season, and he suffered a hamstring injury in training which would have seen him miss the match anyway if not for suspension.