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Chelsea vs Manchester City | Sunday April 12 | Stamford Bridge

This is not just a Premier League fixture. This result goes directly into the title race. Manchester City needs a win to keep the pressure on Arsenal. Chelsea needs a win to stay in the top six. Both clubs are desperate. That combination produces chaos.

Here is what the numbers say going into this game.

Manchester City has 61 points from 30 games. Erling Haaland leads their scoring charts with 22 Premier League goals this season, while Rayan Cherki has contributed 8 assists, the most of any City player.

City just thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup, and Pep Guardiola's side are playing some of the best football they have produced all season.

Chelsea sit sixth with 48 points from 31 games. Their last Premier League fixture ended in a 3-0 defeat to Everton.

They have earned just five points from their last 18 available in the league, and their last clean sheet came ten games ago.

The head-to-head record across all competitions reads Manchester City 26 wins, Chelsea 12 wins, 7 draws. In the last four meetings at Stamford Bridge, City have won three and drawn one.

The subplot nobody is talking about enough: Cole Palmer, the man City sold, lining up against his former club with everything to prove. Erling Haaland has scored 11 goals in just eight Premier League home games this season. Cole Palmer has not scored north of London since August 2024.

60% of City's last ten matches in all competitions have produced three or more goals. 80% of Chelsea's last ten have done the same.

Goals are coming. The only question is which way they go.

Follow for live updates and reactions.

These clubs have NEVER been relegated. Not once. Not ever.

While other giants have fallen, these clubs have lived at the top of football every single season of their league's existence.

Some for over 130 years. Here's the full list of football's true "Unbreakables" — the clubs that have never, ever faced the drop.

Premier League era
Arsenal (Last relegated in 1913).
Chelsea (Last relegated in 1988).
Everton (Last relegated in 1951).
Liverpool (Last relegated in 1954).
Manchester United (Last relegated in 1974).
Tottenham Hotspur (Last relegated in 1977).

Spain (since 1929)
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao

Italy (since 1909)
Inter Milan — the only Italian club in history

Germany (Bundesliga era)
Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Wolfsburg, Hoffenheim, Augsburg

Portugal (since 1934)
Benfica, Porto, Sporting CP

Netherlands
Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord, FC Utrecht

Scotland
Celtic (since 1890), Aberdeen (since 1905)

Global legends
Boca Juniors, Flamengo, Sao Paulo, Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, PAOK

Which club surprises you the most?

Drop their name below.

Arsenal vs Man City: The Title Run-In

Arsenal are 9 points clear and Man City have a game in hand. The Etihad showdown has not even happened yet.

One result. That is all it takes to blow this entire title race wide open.

Do you actually believe Arsenal hold on this time, or does Pep find a way to do it to them again? Drop your answer below because the football world is genuinely split on this.

Follow Us for every update as this title race reaches its final weeks.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NIGHT IS HERE 🔥

Two massive clashes. One night. Zero excuses to miss it.

FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid
Tactical battle. High intensity. No room for errors.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool FC
Speed. Pressing. Big game players ready.

Quarter-final. First leg.
This is where seasons are defined.

Kickoff: 20:00
You already know what’s at stake.

• Who wins Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid?
• PSG or Liverpool, who takes control?
• Drop your scoreline now

We Took Control. One Step Done.

As an Arsenal FC fan, this felt right.

We stayed disciplined.
We stayed focused.
We got the result.

1–0 vs Sporting CP in the first leg.

Kai Havertz stepped up when it mattered. One chance. One goal. That is the difference at this level.

What I saw: • Strong defensive shape. Clean sheet secured
• Midfield control for long spells
• Patience in attack, no panic
• Big game mentality showing

This is how you approach knockout football. You protect your home. You take the advantage.

Now the job is simple. Go away. Stay composed. Finish it.

I believe we get it done.

What do you think. Do we close this out in the second leg?

Who are the FIVE stars Arsenal will part ways with this summer?!" 👀😮

It's going to be a BUSY window at the Emirates!

Here are 5 players that the club might consider selling to make room for new signings:
🚫 Kepa Arrizabalaga
🚀 Gabriel Martinelli
⚽️ Myles Lewis-Skelly
🌟 Ethan Nwaneri
💪 Ben White

And wait... could Captain Martin Ødegaard be on the move too?! 😱🚨

Who do YOU think the Gunners should sell?

Let us know in the comments below! 👇