Manchester City is set to host a Chelsea team without a manager in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday. Chelsea recently saw Enzo Maresca depart, leading to the appointment of academy coach Calum McFarlane for the upcoming match at the Etihad Stadium. The departure of Maresca came after a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, highlighting tensions between him and the club’s ownership.
With Chelsea facing survival struggles, McFarlane will have the challenging task of steadying the team. The absence of suspended midfielder Moises Caicedo could pose a challenge for Chelsea, potentially giving City an advantage. Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, emphasized the importance of managing player workloads due to fixture congestion.
In other Sunday fixtures, Fulham will host Liverpool as they aim to solidify their top-four position. Meanwhile, Manchester United will travel to face Leeds after a disappointing draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tottenham will visit Sunderland, and Newcastle United will take on Crystal Palace. Everton will round out the day’s matches by hosting Brentford, with both teams eyeing a push towards European qualification.
