The new Premier League season gets underway on Matchday 1 when former champions Chelsea host defending champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 18 August.

Chelsea go into the game at the end of a rather disappointing pre-season, having won just one of their six friendlies.

Pep Guardiola’s team have also had an unconvincing pre-season, with three consecutive defeats. However, City beat Chelsea 4-2 in their last friendly and then won the FA Community Shield on penalties against Manchester United.

The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Chelsea vs Man City Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Premier League game in the US:

TV channels: NBC
Live stream: Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC app/site, Peacock

This game will be televised live on NBC. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE Trial for new subscribers. This game can also be streamed on Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC app/site, and Peacock.

What time is the Chelsea vs Man City game? start?

This Premier League clash will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off at 4:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 18.

This is how this time is converted in the USA:

Chelsea vs. Man City: Lineups, expected starting eleven, team news

Pedro Netowho came from Wolves for £54 million, is aiming for his debut, while Kiernan Dewsbury Halla former top player under Maresca in Leicester, is also about to make his first competitive appearance.

Reece James is sidelined due to a four-game suspension from last season and a thigh injury that could keep him out of action until September. Conor Gallagherwho was captain during James’ absence last year, is training with the U21 team with a view to a possible move to Atletico Madrid.

Nicholas Jackson returned after ankle problems in the warm-up match against Inter Milan and Axel Disasi was back on the bench with Wesley Fofana his first appearance in over a year.

Chelsea’s expected formation (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Sanchez (TW) – Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella – Fernandez, Caicedo – Neto, Palmer, Mudryk – Jackson.

Injured: Reece James

Exposed: Reece James

Phil Foden, John Stones, Kyle Walker, And Rodri missed last weekend’s Community Shield victory due to a lengthy break following their participation in the Euro 2024 final. They returned to training this week and left Mateo Kovacic will probably start in midfield against Chelsea, and Rico Lewis could stay at right-back if Walker is not ready.

The city will be without Oscar Bobwho suffered a broken fibula during training and is expected to be out for up to four months. Bernardo Silvawho scored in the Community Shield, is expected to be in the starting line-up. Kevin De Bruyne And Erling Haaland also set to feature. Savinho could replace Bobb on the right wing.

Man City’s expected formation (4-1-4-1 from right to left): Ederson (TW) – Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol – Kovacic – Savinho, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Doku – Haaland.

Injured: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Jack Grealish (questionable)

Exposed: None

Prediction for Chelsea vs. Man City

Defending champions Manchester City are considered favorites to take the three points from this game, but it will not be easy against home team Chelsea.

The hosts have struggled with form recently but could be motivated to put in a good performance with the support of the home team.

Forecast: Chelsea – Manchester City 1:2

Premier League fixture list this week

Friday, August 16

• Man Utd – Fulham (3:00 p.m. ET)

Saturday, August 17

• Arsenal vs Wolves (10am ET)
• Everton-Brighton (10 a.m. ET)
• Newcastle vs. Southampton (10am ET)
• Nottingham Forest – Bournemouth (10 a.m. ET)
• West Ham – Aston Villa (12:30pm ET)

Sunday, August 18

• Brentford – Crystal Palace (9 a.m. ET)
• Chelsea – Man City (11:30 a.m. ET)

Monday, August 19

• Leicester – Tottenham (3:00 p.m. ET)