Article from business insider Less than two weeks after their blockbuster Premier League duel, Manchester City and Chelsea meet again in the FA Cup on Saturday, with injuries again promising to play a significant factor. Chelsea produced one of the performances of the season in becoming the first team to get a victory at the Etihad in the league this campaign, but their hopes of a repeat back in Manchester will be dealt a significant blow if captain John Terry fails to recover from a double muscle injury. Terry, especially at the age of 33, is far from a faultless defender. His lack of pace and creakiness on the turn can be a real weakness, particularly given it encourages him to drop behind the rest of his defenders. But under Mourinhou2019s deep defensive shape, Terryu2019s weaknesses are largely shielded and his physical strengths in the box and organizational qualities can come to the fore.At the Hawthorns, though, Chelsea became too negative. There was little reason to fear a West Brom side that had been struggling woefully of late and looking devoid of any cutting edge. Mourinhou2019s philosophy of holding on to what they had combined with the team dropping deeper than even he would have liked proved costly. The results are likely to be even more troubling should a Chelsea defense missing Terry, and possibly Gary Cahill after he picked up an injury against West Brom, invite similar pressure against City at the Etihad.While clearly an easy target with a lack of pace that makes Terry look positively sprightly, the onus was on the experienced Yaya Toure next to him to adjust to the fact that he no longer had the Brazilianu2019s engine alongside him. Instead Toure piled forward at every opportunity seemingly in total disregard for the needs of the team. It epitomized the difference between the two teams on the day. While Chelseau2019s lineup were in perfect symbiosis throughout the match, defending and counter-attacking in unison, City played very much as 11 individuals.Still, their opponents have plenty of their own concerns. The absence of Fernandinho was most keenly felt when the sides last met, as time and again Chelsea simply stormed through the heart of the Manchester City side. It would be wrong, though, to lump the blame for that failing on Fernandinhou2019s replacement Martin Demichelis.Chelsea, with Terry or not, will relish exposing that through the pace and ability of Eden Hazard and Willian once more on Saturday. Fernandinho will again be absent, with this time James Milner, or if he returns from injury Javi Garcia lining up alongside Toure, with Demichelis required to cover for the injured Matija Nastasic at the back. Whoever it is, though, Toure will have to give a much more responsible performance alongside them.Of course, Cityu2019s openness canu2019t be put down simply to individuals, rather it is also a result of Manuel Pellegriniu2019s attacking intent and insistence on fielding two strikers. It is a strategy works against the majority of opposition City come up against, with Toure and Fernandinho able to dominate three players. However, against the top sides, and especially with one of that pair missing, his positivity becomes naivety.City went with those tactics against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and were highly unfortunate to come away with a 2-1 defeat. One of the key differences two weeks ago was the presence of Nemanja Matic. The January signing now brings a crucial cog in front of the back four, able to breakup opposition attacks and start them for his own side. Unlike City, who failed to acquire a center-back or defensive midfielder, Chelsea have strongly addressed once of their key needs.With Sergio Aguero out, the decision to go with two target-man type strikers in Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko against Chelsea last time out was particularly bold. Pelleginiu2019s biggest selection dilemma this time around will be whether to do likewise or to opt for the more versatile Stevan Jovetic or even, if injuries allow, shore up the midfield. His history this season suggests it wonu2019t be the latter, although Jovetic is still searching for form and fitness after injury and was part of a City team that were held to a goalless draw against Norwich City last time out.Ultimately, with injuries likely to prevent both teams from playing quite how they would like and with the encounter potentially lacking the intensity of the Premier League clash, a draw could be on the cards.Prediction:

Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea

I think this will be line ups for both teams **Chelsea Manchester City**

Article from business insider Less than two weeks after their blockbuster Premier League duel, Manchester City and Chelsea meet again in the FA Cup on Saturday, with injuries again promising to play a significant factor. Chelsea produced one of the performances of the season in becoming the first team to get a victory at the Etihad in the league this campaign, but their hopes of a repeat back in Manchester will be dealt a significant blow if captain John Terry fails to recover from a double muscle injury. Terry, especially at the age of 33, is far from a faultless defender. His lack of pace and creakiness on the turn can be a real weakness, particularly given it encourages him to drop behind the rest of his defenders. But under Mourinhou2019s deep defensive shape, Terryu2019s weaknesses are largely shielded and his physical strengths in the box and organizational qualities can come to the fore.At the Hawthorns, though, Chelsea became too negative. There was little reason to fear a West Brom side that had been struggling woefully of late and looking devoid of any cutting edge. Mourinhou2019s philosophy of holding on to what they had combined with the team dropping deeper than even he would have liked proved costly. The results are likely to be even more troubling should a Chelsea defense missing Terry, and possibly Gary Cahill after he picked up an injury against West Brom, invite similar pressure against City at the Etihad.While clearly an easy target with a lack of pace that makes Terry look positively sprightly, the onus was on the experienced Yaya Toure next to him to adjust to the fact that he no longer had the Brazilianu2019s engine alongside him. Instead Toure piled forward at every opportunity seemingly in total disregard for the needs of the team. It epitomized the difference between the two teams on the day. While Chelseau2019s lineup were in perfect symbiosis throughout the match, defending and counter-attacking in unison, City played very much as 11 individuals.Still, their opponents have plenty of their own concerns. The absence of Fernandinho was most keenly felt when the sides last met, as time and again Chelsea simply stormed through the heart of the Manchester City side. It would be wrong, though, to lump the blame for that failing on Fernandinhou2019s replacement Martin Demichelis.Chelsea, with Terry or not, will relish exposing that through the pace and ability of Eden Hazard and Willian once more on Saturday. Fernandinho will again be absent, with this time James Milner, or if he returns from injury Javi Garcia lining up alongside Toure, with Demichelis required to cover for the injured Matija Nastasic at the back. Whoever it is, though, Toure will have to give a much more responsible performance alongside them.Of course, Cityu2019s openness canu2019t be put down simply to individuals, rather it is also a result of Manuel Pellegriniu2019s attacking intent and insistence on fielding two strikers. It is a strategy works against the majority of opposition City come up against, with Toure and Fernandinho able to dominate three players. However, against the top sides, and especially with one of that pair missing, his positivity becomes naivety.City went with those tactics against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and were highly unfortunate to come away with a 2-1 defeat. One of the key differences two weeks ago was the presence of Nemanja Matic. The January signing now brings a crucial cog in front of the back four, able to breakup opposition attacks and start them for his own side. Unlike City, who failed to acquire a center-back or defensive midfielder, Chelsea have strongly addressed once of their key needs.With Sergio Aguero out, the decision to go with two target-man type strikers in Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko against Chelsea last time out was particularly bold. Pelleginiu2019s biggest selection dilemma this time around will be whether to do likewise or to opt for the more versatile Stevan Jovetic or even, if injuries allow, shore up the midfield. His history this season suggests it wonu2019t be the latter, although Jovetic is still searching for form and fitness after injury and was part of a City team that were held to a goalless draw against Norwich City last time out.Ultimately, with injuries likely to prevent both teams from playing quite how they would like and with the encounter potentially lacking the intensity of the Premier League clash, a draw could be on the cards.

Prediction:

Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea

I think this will be line ups for both teams **Chelsea Manchester City**

Article from business insider Less than two weeks after their blockbuster Premier League duel, Manchester City and Chelsea meet again in the FA Cup on Saturday, with injuries again promising to play a significant factor. Chelsea produced one of the performances of the season in becoming the first team to get a victory at the Etihad in the league this campaign, but their hopes of a repeat back in Manchester will be dealt a significant blow if captain John Terry fails to recover from a double muscle injury. Terry, especially at the age of 33, is far from a faultless defender. His lack of pace and creakiness on the turn can be a real weakness, particularly given it encourages him to drop behind the rest of his defenders. But under Mourinhou2019s deep defensive shape, Terryu2019s weaknesses are largely shielded and his physical strengths in the box and organizational qualities can come to the fore.At the Hawthorns, though, Chelsea became too negative. There was little reason to fear a West Brom side that had been struggling woefully of late and looking devoid of any cutting edge. Mourinhou2019s philosophy of holding on to what they had combined with the team dropping deeper than even he would have liked proved costly. The results are likely to be even more troubling should a Chelsea defense missing Terry, and possibly Gary Cahill after he picked up an injury against West Brom, invite similar pressure against City at the Etihad.While clearly an easy target with a lack of pace that makes Terry look positively sprightly, the onus was on the experienced Yaya Toure next to him to adjust to the fact that he no longer had the Brazilianu2019s engine alongside him. Instead Toure piled forward at every opportunity seemingly in total disregard for the needs of the team. It epitomized the difference between the two teams on the day. While Chelseau2019s lineup were in perfect symbiosis throughout the match, defending and counter-attacking in unison, City played very much as 11 individuals.Still, their opponents have plenty of their own concerns. The absence of Fernandinho was most keenly felt when the sides last met, as time and again Chelsea simply stormed through the heart of the Manchester City side. It would be wrong, though, to lump the blame for that failing on Fernandinhou2019s replacement Martin Demichelis.Chelsea, with Terry or not, will relish exposing that through the pace and ability of Eden Hazard and Willian once more on Saturday. Fernandinho will again be absent, with this time James Milner, or if he returns from injury Javi Garcia lining up alongside Toure, with Demichelis required to cover for the injured Matija Nastasic at the back. Whoever it is, though, Toure will have to give a much more responsible performance alongside them.Of course, Cityu2019s openness canu2019t be put down simply to individuals, rather it is also a result of Manuel Pellegriniu2019s attacking intent and insistence on fielding two strikers. It is a strategy works against the majority of opposition City come up against, with Toure and Fernandinho able to dominate three players. However, against the top sides, and especially with one of that pair missing, his positivity becomes naivety.City went with those tactics against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and were highly unfortunate to come away with a 2-1 defeat. One of the key differences two weeks ago was the presence of Nemanja Matic. The January signing now brings a crucial cog in front of the back four, able to breakup opposition attacks and start them for his own side. Unlike City, who failed to acquire a center-back or defensive midfielder, Chelsea have strongly addressed once of their key needs.With Sergio Aguero out, the decision to go with two target-man type strikers in Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko against Chelsea last time out was particularly bold. Pelleginiu2019s biggest selection dilemma this time around will be whether to do likewise or to opt for the more versatile Stevan Jovetic or even, if injuries allow, shore up the midfield. His history this season suggests it wonu2019t be the latter, although Jovetic is still searching for form and fitness after injury and was part of a City team that were held to a goalless draw against Norwich City last time out.Ultimately, with injuries likely to prevent both teams from playing quite how they would like and with the encounter potentially lacking the intensity of the Premier League clash, a draw could be on the cards.

Prediction:

Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea

I think this will be line ups for both teams **Chelsea **

Manchester City