Roberto Mancini's men looking to extend undefeated run to 15 matches
The Eastlands club are yet to lose a game in the Premier League this season, having had a fantastic start with 12 wins and two draws in the 14 games they have played
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CHELSEA  Cech Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole Ramires, Romeu, Lampard Sturridge, Drogba, Mata | MANCHESTER CITY  Hart Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy Milner, Toure, Barry, Silva Balotelli, Aguero |
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas misses long-term injury victim Michael Essien, who is not expected to be back until January.
Henrique Hilario is a doubt to make the squad due to an illness, while Josh McEachran is out with an ankle injury.
David Luiz misses out on this one due to picking up a fifth yellow card of the season against Newcastle United, which means he is suspended for this clash. It will prompt the Portuguese boss to make changes to his back-line, with Branislav Ivanovic probably slotting in in his favoured centre-back position, while Jose Bosingwa should play at right-back.
Villas-Boas could leave Ivanovic at right-back and bring in Alex to the heart of defence, but it would appear unlikely since the Brazilian's transfer request has been accepted and he is expected to leave in January.
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini may also have to switch things around in defence after right-back Micah Richards fell prey to a calf injury in the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
The full-back is a doubt for this fixture, meaning Pablo Zabaleta should likely be given a look in.
Meanwhile, Aleksandar Kolarov remains in the treatment room due to a groin injury.
Henrique Hilario is a doubt to make the squad due to an illness, while Josh McEachran is out with an ankle injury.
David Luiz misses out on this one due to picking up a fifth yellow card of the season against Newcastle United, which means he is suspended for this clash. It will prompt the Portuguese boss to make changes to his back-line, with Branislav Ivanovic probably slotting in in his favoured centre-back position, while Jose Bosingwa should play at right-back.
Villas-Boas could leave Ivanovic at right-back and bring in Alex to the heart of defence, but it would appear unlikely since the Brazilian's transfer request has been accepted and he is expected to leave in January.
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini may also have to switch things around in defence after right-back Micah Richards fell prey to a calf injury in the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
The full-back is a doubt for this fixture, meaning Pablo Zabaleta should likely be given a look in.
Meanwhile, Aleksandar Kolarov remains in the treatment room due to a groin injury.
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