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Mole Sports is looking into how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, like the return of Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.
Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad stadium on Sunday in a match manager Pep Guardiola described as a "finale".
The champions returned to the top of the Premier League table with a midweek win over Everton, although the title's fate remains out of their hands after playing one more game than Liverpool.
No matter how wide against Chelsea – who already beat City once this season – would give the Reds an even greater advantage in the title race, so only one win will do the hosts' business.
Right here, Sports mole look how Guardiola could align his side for the contest.
Outside: Vincent Kompany (muscular), Claudio Bravo (Achilles)
doubtful: Benjamin Mendy (knee)
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Man City is hopeful that Benjamin Mendy will be fit to come back this weekend after missing the last four games due to his flaming knee following his return from a long injury.
The Frenchman can not be thrown directly into the starting lineup for such a big match, even if, especially Aymeric Laporte He has been impressed by his left-back in the last two games, getting help and a goal in those matches.
Nicolas Otamendi could then start again, while the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling is hoping for recalls at camp after being rested against Everton midweek.
Bernardo Silva established himself as one of Guardiola's most trusted players, but he played every 90 minutes against Arsenal and Everton and could be rested for this one.
Sergio Aguero should once again lead the line, despite Gabriel Jesus leave the bench to secure points at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.
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Combined XI: Man City vs. Chelsea
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