Preview of the Weekend: Man City host Chelsea; Madrid derby on the way

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Man City vs Chelsea

Kick off: 17:00 CET

Date: Sun, 10-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Man City news

Pep Guardiola is again without Claudio Bravo and Vincent Kompany for the welcome of Chelsea.

Benjamin Mendy is a doubt with an ongoing knee complaint, though Guardiola will hope to have him fit to at least make the squad here.

The City boss should bring Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling into the XI that started the midweek 2-0 win at Everton, with Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva the players to drop out.

Chelsea news

Maurizio Sarri has no injury issues ahead of Chelsea's visit to defending champions Manchester City.

The Italian could bring Antonio Rudiger back into the side at the expense of Andreas Christensen, it what would be his only change from the XI that started the 5-0 win over Huddersfield.

Key points

Manchester City moved back to the top of the Premier League table on Wednesday night as they overcame Everton 2-0, however they may start this clash in second depending on the outcome of Liverpool's welcome of Bournemouth on Saturday. That being said, City are only top on goal difference, while the Reds have a game in hand on their title contenders.

Chelsea breezed past Huddersfield last weekend, but they have lost their last three away games in all competitions, succumbing to defeat at Tottenham, Arsenal and Bournemouth since the turn of the year. They've also won only one of their last five visits to the Etihad Stadium, though won the reverse fixture 2-0 as goals from N'Golo Kante and David Luiz ruined City's chances of an unbeaten season.

City look set to add to Chelsea's recent away woes and exact revenge on the 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season. The result should move the champions back to the top of the table, unless Liverpool can make up a seven-goal difference between the pair this weekend.

Predictions

Man City 2-1 Chelsea

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

Kick off: 16:15 CET

Date: Sat, 09-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Atletico Madrid news

Diego Godin has returned to training and is expected back in the starting XI in time for the derby.

Saul is expected to feature on the left wing at Thomas Lemar's expense, with Angel Correa featuring on the opposite flank.

Alvaro Morata should get another start for the home side after his January loan move.

Real Madrid news

Dani Carvajal and Raphael Varane both return from league suspension and will return in defence.

Vinicius Jr and Lucas Vazquez are expected to be deployed on the wings for the away side meaning Gareth Bale settles for another place on the bench.

Sergio Reguilon should continue at left-back, with few surprises expected from Santiago Solari.

Key points

Atletico Madrid lost their first competitive game in 19 attempts last time out, as Real Betis managed to scrape a narrow 1-0 victory at the Benito Villamarin.

The hosts are still unbeaten at home in all competitive this season, however, with their three competitive defeats for the campaign all coming on the road.

Real Madrid have got a shorter recovery time at the weekend after going head-to-head with Barcelona on Wednesday evening in El Clasico action but will be full of confidence after a positve result.

Predictions

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Madrid

Fulham vs Man Utd

Kick off: 13:30 CET

Date: Sat, 09-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Fulham news

Joe Bryan recovered from injury to start against Crystal Palace last weekend. The former Bristol City defender has fond memories against Manchester United after scoring against them in a League Cup upset last season.

Lazar Markovic and Havard Nordtveit, who both signed for Fulham on deadline day, won't be considered for their debuts until next week.

Marcus Bettinelli is again ruled out for Fulham, but Cyrus Christie is fine to play here. Timothy Fosu-Mensah is ineligible to face his parent side.

Man Utd news

Marcos Rojo is set to return to first-team training this week, though won't be considered for selection. Chris Smalling is also nearing a return to first-team action.

United host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie next week and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may shuffle his pack here.

Key points

Fulham have lost five of their last six matches in all competitions. They did, however, win their last home game.

Manchester United have won nine of their 10 matches in all competitions since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho.

This match kickstarts an incredibly difficult run of games for United and it's vital they get off to a winning start.

United are clear favourites but cannot afford to look past Fulham at the tougher matches on the horizon.

Prediction

Fulham 1-2 Man Utd

Huddersfield vs Arsenal

Kick off: 16:00 CET

Date: Sat, 09-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Huddersfield news

Jan Siewert is without Abdelhamid Sabiri, Isaac Mbenza and Danny Williams for the welcome of Arsenal. Chris Lowe is a doubt through illness. Erik Durm is back after a foot injury.

Aaron Mooy and Philip Billing both started the 5-0 defeat at Chelsea after overcoming knocks and should continue in the midfield here. Jonathan Hogg has also resumed training.

Arsenal news

Rob Holding and Sokratis both miss out for Arsenal but Unai Emery has confirmed Shkodran Mustafi is available on Saturday.

Laurent Koscielny and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been dealing with illness this week but are expected to start here.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Granit Xhaka are doubts, but Hector Bellerin and Danny Welbeck are all sidelined.

Denis Suarez could come in for his full debut in midfield after coming off the bench at Manchester City.

Prediction

Huddersfield 1-2 Arsenal

Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Kick off: 16:00 CET

Date: Sat, 09-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Liverpool news

Georginio Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have handed Liverpool a triple boost after returning to full training ahead of Saturday's match at home to Bournemouth.

Alexander-Arnold's return is particuarly timely after James Milner's woes against West Ham at right-back.

With Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez sidelined, Joel Matip will keep his place at centre-back on Saturday.

Bournemouth news

Jefferson Lerma should return to the starting XI alongside either Dan Gosling or Andrew Surman, though the Colombian will be assessed.

Lewis Cook, Simon Francis, David Brooks and Callum Wilson are all sidelined here, which means Dominic Solanke could lead the line against his former club.

Prediction

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona

Kick off: 20:45 CET

Date: Sun, 10-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Athletic Bilbao news

Oscar De Marcos returns from suspension for the home side, and will replace the suspended Ander Capa at right-back.

Iker Muniain is expected to feature on the left-hand side of the attack, which will see Inigo Cordoba start on the bench.

Raul Garcia should provide some extra physicality in the attack, in behind the in-form Inaki Williams.

Barcelona news

Sergio Busquets is back for league action after serving a ban, which will see him return at the base of midfield.

Jordi Alba is suspended for the away side, however, which will likely see Sergi Roberto deployed at left-back this weekend.

Lionel Messi came off the bench against Real Madrid in midweek but did not train on Friday and will reportedly miss out here.

Ousmane Dembele is back in training and may be required on the right hand side of attack.

Prediction

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Barcelona

Sassuolo vs Juventus

Kick off: 17:00 CET

Date: Sun, 10-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

Sassuolo news

Alfred Duncan is suspended, and since Francesco Magnanelli is also unavailable, Mehdi Bourabia will get an opportunity to start.

Filip Djuricic seems to have secured a spot in the starting XI at the expense of Federico Di Francesco.

Juventus news

Juventus will be without four players, and three of them are central defenders.

Martín Cáceres has quickly turned out to be useful for his old, and new, club.

Prediction

Sassuolo 0-2 Juventus

PSG vs Bordeaux

Kick off: 17:00 CET

Date: Sat, 09-Feb-19

Probable Line-ups

PSG news

Marco Verratti was back in training in midweek, but might not be risked here ahead of Tuesday's trip to Manchester.

Thiago Silva was only on the bench on Wednesday; look for the Brazilian to come back into the side here.

Layvin Kurzawa is edging closer to a return, but may not be fit enough to start this encounter.

Bordeaux news

Yann Karamoh has been suspended for disciplinary reasons and won't take part in this match.

Sent off against Marseille in midweek, Samuel Kalu is also unavailable for the visitors.

Prediction

PSG 2-1 Bordeaux

Bayern vs Schalke 04

Kick off: 17:30 CET

Date: Sat, 09-Feb-19

Probable Lineups

Bayern news

Manuel Neuer could return from a hand injury to start in goal.

Niklas Süle, Mats Hummels and Jérôme Boateng compete for two spots at centre-back.

James Rodríguez and Serge Gnabry offer further options in attacking midfield.

Schalke 04 news

Omar Mascarell and Suat Serdar offer further options in midfield.

Amine Harit could return from muscular problems to start on the right wing.

Ahmed Kutucu and Rabbi Matondo provide further options in attacking positions.

Prediction

Bayern 3-1 Schalke 04