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Martin Keown: This is who will winManchester City v Chelsea
MARTIN KEOWN has backed Manchester City to end Chelsea's winning run this afternoon.
Manchester City vs Chelsea - Premier League match preview
The two giants go head to head at the Etihad Stadium with just one point separating them in the Premier League table.
Chelsea currently top the standings having won their last six league games on the trot.
But Manchester City can go top with a win, with Liverpool not in action until tomorrow.
Pep Guardiola has been backed to get one over on Antonio Conte
Antonio Conte has steered Chelsea to six consecutive league wins
And Keown believes that City will run out winners this afternoon (12.30pm) and has backed Pep Guardiola to get one over on Antonio Conte.
“If you’re a connoisseur of football and tactics then this is the one to watch,” Keown told The Daily Mail.
“Conte knows the back three system better than any other manager on the planet but Guardiola is a great student of the game. He will try to put on a masterclass to outwit the Chelsea boss.
Manchester City beat Chelsea twice in the Premier League last season
“I think City will win 2-1.”
Manchester City thumped Chelsea 3-0 home and away when the sides met in the league last season.
However, the Blues did get their revenge with a 5-1 win in the FA Cup back in February.
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