Carabao Cup 2018-19 Final: How Chelsea could line-up their starting XI against Manchester City? 

Chelsea could bag their first trophy of this season on Sunday as the Blues are going to take on Pepe Guardiola's highly-rated team Manchester City. The match will be played at the Wembley Stadium.

Both the teams won their last match at major European stages. Chelsea defeated Malmo at Stamford Bridge with a clinical 3-0 scoreline. They are not going to start the match as the favourites as they have failed to win some recent vital matches against the big rivals. Now, let us take a look at the team of Chelsea FC.

Team News

Chelsea FC have no major injury concerns. It's Ruben Loftus-Cheek who is likely to miss the match following some injury issues. Kepa Arrizabalaga who missed the Europa League match against Malmo is set to return for the Weekend's final match. It is time to take a view on those eleven players who could start against the Citizens.

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Chelsea predicted XI

Goalkeeper

Kepa should start the game for Chelsea FC

When Manchester City met with Chelsea last time, Kepa conceded 6 goals. The recent form of Maurizio Sarri's team is not looking good as they will start the match as the underdog. There is Willy Caballero who started the game against Mamo. But Maurizio Sarri should go with the best goalkeeper available in their squad as Kepa is likely to make his comeback in the Blues' starting line-up.

Defenders

David Luiz should get more responsibilities on his shoulder

In recent times, Maurizio Sarri keeps his faith in the pair of David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger. The defensive pair have started most of the matches for Chelsea this season. So, it should be the same on Sunday night. Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta should start as the fullbacks as both Spaniard have some individual qualities which could bring danger in both offensive and defensive department.

Midfielders

Kovacic could start the big match

It is for sure that Jorginho and Kante will definitely start the match as they both have some special talent which could help Chelsea in this kind of big matches. Kovacic should start the natch over Ross Barkley as the English midfielder's stats are not looking well against the big clubs though he scored a fabulous goal against Malmo. So, Barkley should be benched on Sunday.

Forwards

Higuain has already faced the violation

Oliver Giroud scored a goal on Thursday night, but it is Higuain who should start against a heavyweight team like Man City. Higuain needs to make some magical runs and Chelsea should score an early goal to keep the pressure on the Citizens. Eden Hazard and Pedro will be looking to start this weekend's match as one of the highly-rated right-wingers, Willian has some awful records under Maurizio Sarri this season so far.