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Manchester City are not believed to have any fresh injury concerns as they prepare to host Chelsea at the Etihad and potentially seal the Premier League title.



If Arsenal loses to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Pep Guardiola's team will be declared the champions. However, even if the Gunners postpone the celebration, Guardiola's team will still have the opportunity to win the title themselves the following day.

Guardiola is set to start the same team against Chelsea to attempt to clinch the League title with plenty of time left after City's remarkable victory over Real Madrid in the middle of the week that advanced them to the Champions League final.

Although Bernardo Silva sparkled on the right wing against Real and won the manager's praise after the game, Riyad Mahrez will aim to return to the starting lineup.

Bernardo is always present in this type of game, according to Guardiola.

“Always I’ve said, he’s one of the best players I have ever seen in my life.”

Nathan Ake remains an injury doubt, so Manuel Akanji could continue on the left of defence, with Kyle Walker also set to keep his place after impressing in both Champions League matches when up against Vinicius Junior.

Ilkay Gundogan’s form means there is unlikely to be much rotation in midfield, while Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez may have to once again settle for places on the bench.

Frank Lampard revealed in his pre-match press conference that he wanted to bring Erling Haaland to Chelsea, and the City striker should get his chance to show the Blues what they missed out on as he attempts to add to his tally of 36 League goals.

Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Mahrez, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland

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