Chelsea vs Manchester City - Combined XI | Premier League 2021-22

Sparks set to fly at Stamford Bridge when the European champions meet the Premier League champions.
Sparks set to fly at Stamford Bridge when the European champions meet the Premier League champions.

Right Winger: Kai Havertz (Chelsea)

Kai Havertzwill look to repeat his Champions League heroics against City from last season.
Kai Havertzwill look to repeat his Champions League heroics against City from last season.

Kai Havertz was Chelsea's hero in their Champions League win over Manchester City last season. He scored the only goal of the game in the final, and will fancy his chances again against the same opponents.

Admittedly, the German hasn't made the most impressive of starts to the new season. Havertz has scored only once in five games, but that strike came in the 1-1 draw to Liverpool, highlighting his big-game pedigree.

A technically-gifted player with an eye for pass and possessing excellent vision, Havertz has the talent to find spaces in congested areas. He can make the right runs too, like he did in Porto a few months back.


Striker: Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea)

Romelu Lukaku is on a roll at Chelsea.
Romelu Lukaku is on a roll at Chelsea.

It's been a whirlwind return to Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku. He has taken little time to prove his worth, scoring four goals in six games, including three in the Premier League.

The Belgian recaptured his mojo at Inter Milan after seeing his career go awry with Manchester United. Lukaku scored 64 times for the Nerazzurri in 95 games, helping them to the Serie A title last season.

Now back in the Premier League after only two years, he has continued in the same vein. Lukaku has looked sharper and more of a complete player than ever before, as he has settled into Thomas Tuchel's system like a fish to water.

However, City will provide him a stern challenge. Lukaku's record against them is relatively poor. He has netted only five goals in 16 games, ending on the losing side ten times, something he'll look to change on Saturday.


Left Winger: Jack Grealish (Manchester City)

Jack Grealish is adjusting to life at City.
Jack Grealish is adjusting to life at City.

The most expensive Premier League player of all time, Jack Grealish has a lot riding on his shoulders this season. But he has fared well at his new surroundings.

He has a goal and an assist in both the Premier League and Champions League. It's also true that the Englishman is yet to produce the form that made him a star at Aston Villa, though.

Renowned for his prolific dribbling skills and creativity, Grealish possesses excellent ball-control. His crosses are generally top-notch, and he is likely t net plenty of goals too.

His creative skills could be key on Saturday against Chelsea's mean defence. So it might just be the right occasion for Grealish to hit the throttle with his new club and endear himself to the City faithful.

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