Match stats: Manchester City vs. Chelsea

The main creative force for both teams is a diminutive Spanish international attacking midfielder who arrived in England from Valencia: City’s David Silva and Chelsea’s Juan Mata

1) City’s average points per game at home to Chelsea of 0.87 is their lowest against any side in the division (minimum four games).

2) Man City have not gone four Premier League games without a win since November 2009 when they drew seven in a row, a run that led to Mark Hughes being dismissed as manager.

3) Frank Lampard is aiming to score in five consecutive Premier League appearances for only the third time (did it in 2005 and 2010).

4) Rafa Benitez’ first game in charge of Chelsea was the goalless draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

5) City have beaten Chelsea in the Community Shield this season with a 3-2 win at Villa Park, while they have won 3 Premier League games at home in a row.

6) Last season, City had to come from 0-1 down to win 2-1.

7) City will check on the fitness of captain Vincent Kompany and midfielder Gareth Barry, who have been carrying calf and ankle injuries respectively.

8) Chelsea will bring Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic back into the team after the duo were rested for the Europa League draw against Sparta Prague.

9) Pablo Zabaleta provides four tackles per game — more than any of his teammates.

10) Ramires provides 3.2 tackles per game — more than any of his teammates.