Manchester City v Chelsea: FA Cup Preview, Team News and Prediction

The FA Cup is here!

This time City face a tricky opponent in Chelsea as the hunt for the cup is on.

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England

Time and Date: Saturday 20 April 2024, Kickoff at 17:15 BST, 12.15 pm (EST)

Referee: Michael Oliver

Assistant referees: Stuart Burt and Dan Cook

Fourth Official: Darren England

VAR: David Coote

TV Info: BBC ONE (UK), ESPN+ (USA), SPORTSNET(Canada)

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Preview

A cup match here as we could see some rotation and even some academy players after that midweek hearbreak and just six games left in the Premier League.

This matchup could come down to their five man backline vs the City forwards, probably Julian Alvarez, that will decide the match,

It should be a great match as both look to win and advance on to the next round.

Team News

For Man City, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji are doubtful.

Chelsea will have Disasi, Nkunku, Ugochukwu, Colwill, James, Sanchez, lavia and Fofana out or questionable.

Prediction

Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea