Manchester City1|1
Premier LeagueEtihad Stadium • ManchesterSunday, January 4, 2026 @ 17:30Full Time
Premier LeagueChelsea
Match Livescore
Full Time: 1 - 1
T. Reijnders
Goal
42'
G
⇄
46'
Estêvão (in)
Andrey Santos (out)
J. Gvardiol (in)
A. Khusanov (out)
51'
⇄
52'
Reece James
Yellow Card
Rúben Dias
Yellow Card
54'
⇄
62'
J. Acheampong (in)
J. Hato (out)
⇄
62'
Joao Pedro (in)
L. Delap (out)
T. Reijnders (in)
J. Doku (out)
70'
⇄
Matheus Nunes
Yellow Card
79'
79'
Liam Delap
Yellow Card
R. Dias (in)
N. Ake (out)
81'
⇄
G
90'
E. Fernandez
Goal
Bernardo Silva
Yellow Card
90+3
90+5
Enzo Fernández
Yellow Card
Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 10/02/19Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams6 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 04/03/18Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 03/12/16Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 3ChelseaAway win
- 23/11/19Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams2 - 1Manchester CityHome win
- 16/08/15Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams3 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 21/09/14Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 03/02/14Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams0 - 1ChelseaAway win
- 24/02/13Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams2 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 21/03/12Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams2 - 1Manchester CityHome win
- 25/09/10Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 15/02/14
FA CupManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams2 - 0Manchester CityHome win - 08/05/21Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 2ChelseaAway win
- 29/05/21
UEFA Champions LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams0 - 1ChelseaAway win - 15/01/22Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 21/05/23Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 09/11/22
League CupManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams2 - 0Manchester CityHome win - 08/01/23FA CupManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams4 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 17/02/24Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 20/04/24FA CupManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Manchester CityHome win
- 25/01/25Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams3 - 1Manchester CityHome win
- 03/08/24
Friendlies ClubsManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams4 - 2Manchester CityHome win - 04/01/26Premier LeagueManchester CityvsChelseaCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 08/12/18Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 0ChelseaHome win
- 30/09/17Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 1Manchester CityAway win
- 05/04/17Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 1ChelseaHome win
- 25/06/20Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 1ChelseaHome win
- 16/04/16Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 3Manchester CityAway win
- 31/01/15Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams1 - 1DrawDraw
- 27/10/13Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 1ChelseaHome win
- 25/11/12Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 12/12/11Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 1ChelseaHome win
- 20/03/11Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 0ChelseaHome win
- 05/08/18
Community ShieldChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 2Manchester CityAway win - 21/02/16FA CupChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams5 - 1ChelseaHome win
- 14/04/13FA CupChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams1 - 2Manchester CityAway win
- 12/08/12Community ShieldChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams2 - 3Manchester CityAway win
- 24/02/19League CupChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 03/01/21Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams1 - 3Manchester CityAway win
- 17/04/21FA CupChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams1 - 0ChelseaHome win
- 25/09/21Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 1Manchester CityAway win
- 05/01/23Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 1Manchester CityAway win
- 12/11/23Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams4 - 4DrawDraw
- 18/08/24Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 2Manchester CityAway win
- 12/04/26Premier LeagueChelseavsManchester CityCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
Manchester City • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 04/03/26Premier LeagueManchester CityvsNottingham Forest2 - 2DrawHome
- 28/02/26Premier LeagueLeedsvsManchester City1 - 0WinAway
- 21/02/26Premier LeagueManchester CityvsNewcastle2 - 1WinHome
- 14/02/26FA CupManchester CityvsSalford City2 - 0WinHome
- 11/02/26Premier LeagueManchester CityvsFulham3 - 0WinHome
- 08/02/26Premier LeagueLiverpoolvsManchester City2 - 1WinAway
Chelsea • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 04/03/26Premier LeagueAston VillavsChelsea4 - 1WinAway
- 01/03/26Premier LeagueArsenalvsChelsea1 - 2LossAway
- 21/02/26Premier LeagueChelseavsBurnley1 - 1DrawHome
- 13/02/26FA CupHull CityvsChelsea4 - 0WinAway
- 10/02/26Premier LeagueChelseavsLeeds2 - 2DrawHome
- 07/02/26Premier LeagueWolvesvsChelsea3 - 1WinAway
Lineups & Coaches
Manchester City
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Pep Guardiola• Head CoachStarting XI
- 251:1G. DonnarummaGoalkeeper
- 272:4M. NunesDefender
- 32:3R. DiasDefender
- 242:2J. GvardiolDefender
- 332:1N. O'ReillyDefender
- 163:1RodriMidfielder
- 204:4B. SilvaMidfielder
- 104:3R. CherkiMidfielder
- 474:2P. FodenMidfielder
- 44:1T. ReijndersMidfielder
- 95:1E. HaalandForward
Substitutes
- 1J. TraffordGoalkeeper
- 6N. AkeDefender
- 11J. DokuForward
- 45A. KhusanovDefender
- 56R. McAidooForward
- 63D. MukasaMidfielder
- 82R. LewisDefender
- 91S. MfuniDefender
- 92R. HeskeyForward
Chelsea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Enzo Maresca• Head CoachStarting XI
- 121:1F. JorgensenGoalkeeper
- 342:4J. AcheampongDefender
- 232:3T. ChalobahDefender
- 52:2B. BadiashileDefender
- 272:1M. GustoDefender
- 243:2R. JamesMidfielder
- 83:1E. FernandezMidfielder
- 414:3EstêvãoMidfielder
- 104:2C. PalmerMidfielder
- 74:1P. NetoMidfielder
- 205:1Joao PedroForward
Substitutes
- 44G. SloninaGoalkeeper
- 50M. MerrickGoalkeeper
- 4T. AdarabioyoDefender
- 21J. HatoDefender
- 17Andrey SantosMidfielder
- 49A. GarnachoForward
- 11J. GittensForward
- 9L. DelapForward
- 38M. GuiuForward
Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester City- R. Ait NouriManchester CityMissing FixtureInternational duty
- O. BobbManchester CityMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
- M. KovacicManchester CityMissing FixtureHeel Injury
- O. MarmoushManchester CityMissing FixtureInternational duty
- J. StonesManchester CityMissing FixtureThigh Injury
- NicoManchester CityQuestionableInjury
- SavinhoManchester CityQuestionableInjury
Chelsea- M. CaicedoChelseaMissing FixtureYellow Cards
- L. ColwillChelseaMissing FixtureKnee Injury
- D. EssugoChelseaMissing FixtureThigh Injury
- R. LaviaChelseaMissing FixtureThigh Injury
- M. MudrykChelseaMissing FixtureSuspended
- M. CucurellaChelseaQuestionableThigh Injury
- J. HatoChelseaQuestionableInjury
Quick Match Facts
- When is Manchester City vs Chelsea?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 17:30 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Manchester City are set up in a 4-1-4-1 shape, while Chelsea are expected to use 4-2-3-1. - Who is the match referee?
Michael Oliver, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 20 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Manchester City are currently higher in the table at position 2.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal |  | 30 | 37 | 67 |
| 2 | Manchester City | | 29 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | Manchester United |  | 29 | 11 | 51 |
| 4 | Aston Villa |  | 29 | 5 | 51 |
| 5 | Chelsea | | 29 | 19 | 48 |
| 6 | Liverpool |  | 29 | 9 | 48 |
| 7 | Brentford |  | 29 | 4 | 44 |
| 8 | Everton |  | 29 | 1 | 43 |
| 9 | Bournemouth |  | 29 | -2 | 40 |
| 10 | Fulham |  | 29 | -3 | 40 |
| 11 | Sunderland |  | 29 | -4 | 40 |
| 12 | Newcastle |  | 29 | -1 | 39 |
| 13 | Brighton |  | 29 | 2 | 37 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace |  | 28 | -4 | 35 |
| 15 | Leeds |  | 29 | -11 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham |  | 28 | -5 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest |  | 29 | -15 | 28 |
| 18 | West Ham |  | 29 | -19 | 28 |
| 19 | Burnley |  | 29 | -26 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolves |  | 30 | -30 | 16 |