Manchester City are set to host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, January 4, 2026, for a blockbuster Matchday 20 fixture in the 2025–26 Premier League season.
The Cityzens enter the match sitting in second place, four points behind leaders Arsenal, after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Sunderland in their last outing.
Pep Guardiola will be demanding a clinical response from his side as they look to keep the pressure on the summit. City will rely heavily on the league’s top scorer, Erling Haaland (19 goals), and the creative spark of Phil Foden to break down the Londoners.
With an eight-match unbeaten run against Chelsea, the hosts are firm favorites to secure all three points at home.
Chelsea
Chelsea, meanwhile, are entering a new era. The Blues travel to Manchester under the guidance of caretaker manager Calum McFarlane, following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.
Currently in 5th place with 35 points, Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. Despite the managerial shakeup and the absence of the suspended Moises Caicedo, the squad remains dangerous.
Fans will be watching closely to see if Cole Palmer can haunt his former club once again, supported by the clinical Joao Pedro. Chelsea’s objective is clear: navigate this turbulent period with a statement result to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
The Manchester City v. Chelsea game will kick off at 5:30 PM UK time. For fans in other regions, the match timings are as follows:
- Spain/France: 6:30 PM CET
- United States (Eastern Time): 12:30 PM EST
- Middle East & North Africa: 8:30 PM GST / 7:30 PM AST
- India: 11:00 PM IST
The fixture is hosted at the Etihad Stadium, where City have won eight consecutive home league matches.
How to Watch Manchester City v. Chelsea Live
TV Broadcast:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Ultra HDR
- Coverage starts from 5:00 PM GMT.
- United States: NBC / Peacock / Universo
- Kick-off at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT.
- Middle East & North Africa: beIN SPORTS 1 HD / beIN 4K
- Comprehensive pre-match build-up starts 30 minutes before kick-off.
Online Streaming:
- Sky Go: Available for UK subscribers on laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
- NOW: Viewers can access the match with a Day or Month Membership.
- Peacock: Fans in the US can stream the match live with a Premium subscription.
- TOD / beIN CONNECT: The primary streaming destinations for fans across the MENA region.
Radio Broadcast:
- Live national commentary is available on TalkSport and BBC Radio 5 Live.
- Fans can also listen to live audio via the official Man City App and Chelsea App.
