Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Man City
Match Time & Date:
08/01/2023
10:30 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Chelsea
Chelsea will look to make amends for the Premier League loss to Man City when the two teams face each other in the FA Cup last 64 on Sunday. The Blues failed to find the net in Thursday’s clash, and they face yet another uphill task in the Etihad Stadium showdown. Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic have joined Mason Mount in the recovery room, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Despite failing to find the net in the Stamford Bridge triumph, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be towering centre-forward Erling Haaland, while Riyad Mahrez should be recalled to the starting line-up after scoring the winner in the last league match. Even though both Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias are sidelined with injuries, we are tempted to put our money on Pep Guardiola’s troops, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home.
Highlighted Player (Kalvin Phillips):
Kalvin Phillips started his youth career at Wortley Juniors, but he has been playing for Leeds United ever since he joined the Elland Road outfit at the age of 15. The 177-cm-tall midfielder has established himself as a first-team regular at Leeds, but he has yet to make his debut for the England national team.
Born in Leeds on December 2, 1995 Kalvin Phillips is a right-footed footballer whose main position is defensive midfield. However, he is used as a central midfielder as well. The English footballer scored his first ever goal for the Whites in a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City on April 11, 2015.
Kalvin Phillips made his debut for Leeds United against Wolverhampton on April 6, 2015. Nicknamed “Yorkshire Pirlo”, Phillips is known for his sharp passes and long ball distribution. He covers his defensive duties in style as well.
Highlighted Team (Chelsea):
Over the years Chelsea have established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the English Premier League. Roberto Di Matteo helped the team win their first ever Champions League trophy (2011/2012), but it has to be noted that they were more than fortunate to beat Bayern Munich in the title game.
Chelsea have been playing at Stamford Bridge since 1876 and they are a real force to be reckoned with at home. The Blues have won seven FA Cups, five League Cups, two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups and the UEFA Europa League. Rafael Benitez was in charge of the team that faced Benfica in the 2012/2013 Europa League final, with Branislav Ivanovic scoring the winner for the Blues in the title clash.
After lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, the Blues largely struggled in the next campaign, which saw Jose Mourinho’s second spell with the club come to an end, and Antoine Conte went over to take the reigns for the 2016/2017 season.
Liverpool
Burnley
Tottenham
Brighton
AS Roma
Inter
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich 
Nottingham Forest 
Newcastle 
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Girona
