Chelsea host Manchester City Graham Potter’s males want factors to shut the highest 5 within the Premier League on Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur is presently fifth and eight factors forward of the Blues, however two video games readily available for the Londoners may considerably shut the hole with the Spurs.

Newcastle United are 10 factors forward of Chelsea in third place and have performed two extra video games and are one level behind Metropolis after a goalless draw with Arsenal. This stalemate not solely saved Metropolis forward of the Magpies, but in addition provided Pep Guardiola’s males the prospect to slender the hole to simply 5 factors from the Gunners.

Contemplating they’re going to additionally face off within the third spherical of the FA Cup on the Etihad Stadium this weekend, this would be the first of a back-to-back match in every week for the couple. Potter is underneath some stress provided that Chelsea have solely gained as soon as of their final seven Premier League video games.

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• Historical past: Thursday, January 5 | Time: 15:00 ET
• Location: Stamford Bridge — London, England
• Dwell broadcast: peacock
• Charges: Chelsea +450; Draw +290; Manchester Metropolis -163 (through Caesars Sportsbook)