Blues have proved good opponents for CityPep Guardiola admitted his players were "a bit heads down" after City dropped points in Thursday's 0-0 draw at Sunderland, effectively losing ground on leaders Arsenal. But the Spaniard felt his side created enough chances to win on Wearside and the stats back that up. The visitors had 53 touches in the opposition box, the highest tally by a Premier League side this season in a game in which they failed to score. The eight-time Premier League champions will look to return to winning ways against a Chelsea side against whom they have an excellent recent record. Guardiola's team are unbeaten in 11 league and cup games versus the Londoners since losing the 2021 Champions League final, winning nine of those encounters.

Source: BBC January 03, 2026 13:28 UTC