Chelsea Begin Premier League Season Against Defending Champions Manchester City

Historic Matchup kicks off the 2024-25 campaign.

Key Stats:

*

• Chelsea have not played the reigning champions in their first game of a top-flight season since 1971-72.
• Manchester City has won the past two Premier League titles.
• Chelsea defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup last season.

Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final game of the opening round of games in the new English Premier League season.

This is the first time Chelsea have begun a top-flight campaign with a match against the reigning champions since 1971-72.

The match will be played at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2024, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Chelsea will be looking to get their season off to a good start and will be confident of doing so after a strong pre-season campaign.

Manchester City will also be looking to start the season well and will be confident of doing so after winning the Premier League title for the past two seasons.

The match is expected to be a close and exciting affair, with both teams looking to make a statement in the opening game of the season.