lets get ittt
its a let down one of my favs is out - Sergio Agüero picked up a minor hamstring problem against Spurs and could miss out for up to a month.
Gaël Clichy started ahead of Kolarov in midweek and after an excellent display he's likely to keep his place at left-back.
Negredo was rested in midweek, even when Agüero was forced off through injury, so Pellegrini may have had this game in mind for the Spaniard's return.
Fernando Torres remains the only real injury concern for Chelsea right now so Eto'o should keep his place ahead of Demba Ba.
Mourinho played a 4-3-3 formation to drown out Arsenal's midfield recently and could opt for a similar tactic at the Etihad, reverting to a 4-5-1 when out of possession, with the impressive Nemanja Matic returning to the starting XI.
Man City have won their last 11 home matches in the Premier League.
Man City have won their last 5 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
The away side has not won in the last 7 Premier League meetings between Manchester City and Chelsea and though they dropped points in midweek Mourinho would likely be delighted to take a point off of the new league leaders.
Pellegrini's side just look a cut above the rest right now and they should have most of the play in this one, with Chelsea looking to the likes of Willian and Hazard on the break.
pre happy to take MAN CITY ML here. this is a perfect spot for man city to take the top.
BOL to everyone