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Manchester City vs Chelsea live: Pep Guardiola's men bid to knock in-form Blues off the top

Follow all the action from the Etihad Stadium as City and Chelsea go head-to-head

Joe Miles
Saturday 03 December 2016 10:09 GMT
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Manchester City welcome Antonio Conte's Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium in what should be one of the stand-out fixtures of the season so far.

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The two sides are separated by a single point, with the Blues sitting pretty at the top of the league on 31 points and City a single point behind on 30.

Victory will hand either side a massive boost in their title campaigns as the two continue to set the pace for the rest of the league.

Pep Guardiola's men have the opportunity to overtake their London rivals, but to do so would require breaking down Chelsea's seemingly impenetrable defence.

Conte's defence has conceded just one goal in their last seven games as the side continues to thrive under the coach's new formation.

But with the home advantage, City will know that today is their opportunity to strike and stake their claim for that top spot.

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Saturday's fixtures:

Manchester City 12.30 Chelsea

Crystal Palace 15.00 Southampton

Stoke 15.00 Burnley

Sunderland 15.00 Leicester

Tottenham 15.00 Swansea

West Brom 15.00 Watford

West Ham 17.30 Arsenal

Good morning and welcome to the Independent's live coverage of Manchester City's clash with Chelsea. We'll be bringing you all the build-up, news and minute-by-minute updates from today's fixture so make sure to stay tuned.

Samuel Lovett3 December 2016 09:35
Samuel Lovett3 December 2016 09:40
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Samuel Lovett3 December 2016 11:11
Samuel Lovett3 December 2016 11:18

Chelsea will arrive to the Etihad topping the table, but a win today from the home side will rocket them to the number one spot. Bragging rights aside, we are set for a typical top of the Premier League clash with flaring tempers, astounding ability and a raucous rivalry. 

Team line-ups will be announced shortly, prior to the 12:30 kick-off. 

Joe Miles3 December 2016 11:19

Here they come... 

Joe Miles3 December 2016 11:20

Here is a reminder of all of today's Premier League fixtures:

(All 15:00 kick-off, unless stated.)

Manchester City v Chelsea (12:30)

Sunderland v Leicester City 

Tottenham v Swansea City

Crystal Palace v Southampton

Stoke City v Burnley FC

West Brom v Watford

West Ham v Arsenal (17:30)

Joe Miles3 December 2016 11:27

Here's how both sides will line up today at the Etihad... 

Joe Miles3 December 2016 11:35

Who has been the most impressive so far this season?

Joe Miles3 December 2016 11:36

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