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Chelsea will face Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a crucial Premier League match on Thursday night. Chelsea have been struggling of late, losing three ...

City cannot allow any slip-ups, as they did against Everton when the Toffees scored their equalizer through a counter-attack. Kai Havertz is not particularly fast with the ball on his feet, but he will make City defenders job tougher by frequently moving to the flanks. Chelsea can also summon the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Hakim Ziyech from the bench. With players like Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez at his disposal, he can make any side pay through changes made in the second half. Rico Lewis started as the right-back, but effectively shifted inside to play as a holding midfielder. Chelsea will face Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a crucial Premier League match on Thursday night.

Live updates as Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, in the Premier League today, Thursday 5 January 2022. Kick-off: 3pm ET.

Benoît Badiashile completed his move from Monaco to Chelsea on Thursday. Kovacic and Pulisic start, as does Ziyech. He then went on to establish himself in Argentina’s eleven and won FIFA’s award for Young Player of the Tournament. The two sides meet again on Sunday in Manchester for an FA Cup tie. Ake deals with the Chelsea threat down the right and City recycle it. Now Koulibaly is down. It falls to the German midfielder 20 yards from goal. It's an excellent first touch by Haaland but you would expect him to hit the target. He shoots over with the outside of his left foot after being played in by Gundogan. Kovacic picks up a yellow for taking down Grealish, who had gone on the break. He has to hit the target. Aubameyang only had 14 touches when he came on.

Blues hope to end poor run of form when they host City who are looking to close the gap on top.

Pep Guardiola’s side then travel to Old Trafford to participate in the Manchester derby on 14th of January. Manchester City lock horns with Chelsea in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup on 8th January. Chelsea returns to Premier League action as the face Fulham away on 13th of January and then host Crystal Palace on 15th of January.

Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the deal was worth 35 million pounds ($41.70 million).

I can’t wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world,” Badiashile said. Badiashile, who has two caps for France, joined Monaco’s youth team in 2016. We are sure he will form an important part of our team in the years ahead.”

Enzo Fernandez was absolutely sensational at the FIFA World Cup 2022, he showcased his class and guided the South American nation to glory.

It will allow him a lot of control in the middle of the park. In this system, he can replace Jorginho and allow Potter to be a touch more aggressive. Enzo is a young midfielder who has shown that he is capable to be a complete package. In this setup, he would be a part of a two-man midfield behind the creative midfielder. The Benfica midfielder is capable enough to defend when needed and join the attack to support the forwards. It comes naturally to him and he might be a great fit in the 5-2-3 or any system which has two CM’s.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile for a reported £34 million fee.

Chelsea dropped to 10th after a 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest last time out, and supporters will hope that Badiashile is not the only new recruit through the doors this month amid [links to Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-desperately-need-a-striker-so-why-focusing-on-enzo-fernandez/bltebe19e42614c5dea). The Frenchman was also targeted due to his age, with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly aiming to forge a squad capable of competing for major trophies across all competitions in the long term. I can’t wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world."