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Chelsea v Man City: Guardiola has made crucial change in training for Blues clash - Keown
MARTIN KEOWN reckons Pep Guardiola has made changes to his training regime ahead Manchester City’s showdown with Chelsea.
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Pep Guardiola’s side take on Antonio Conte’s Blues at Stamford Bridge today (5.30pm) in what is likely to be City’s biggest test of the season so far.
Chelsea go into the game having pulled off an incredible 2-1 victory away to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in midweek.
City are full of confidence too though, and despite being without an injured Sergio Aguero, Guardiola’s side are not short of goals.
Former Arsenal defender Keown reckons City’s creative duo Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva will be in for a difficult afternoon against Chelsea’s midfield.
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Saturday's match is the perfect chance for Chelsea to show how good they are
With the likes of N’Golo Kante’s energy in the middle of the park, the pair won’t get as much time on the ball as they’ve been used to.
And Keown believes Guardiola will have acknowledged that and prepared his side in training by using smaller pitches.
“Saturday's match is the perfect chance for Chelsea to show how good they are,” Keown told the Daily Mail.
“It is the biggest test of the season so far for Manchester City's creative geniuses Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva.
Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva will be in for a tough test against Chelsea, says Martin Keown
“Their passing is so good but Chelsea could try to suffocate them.
“I would not be surprised if Guardiola has had City training on smaller pitches to help their movement.
“However, truly great players give themselves time on the ball in any situation.”
A win for Chelsea would put them level on points with leaders City.
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