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Joleon Lescott
David Platt: 'Joleon Lescott omission was strategic'
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt claims that there was "nothing sinister" about Joleon Lescott's omission from the squad to face Chelsea.
Nov 28, 12:09
Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany "happy" with Chelsea draw
Vincent Kompany says that he is pleased that Manchester City kept a clean sheet against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League clash on Sunday.
Nov 27, 02:22
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Rafael Benitez can't change Chelsea in two days'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says that he has never seen fans react so negatively to a new manager like Chelsea supporters did to Rafael Benitez yesterday.
Nov 26, 09:07
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'We need to find the net'
Roberto Mancini says that his side needed to work better in box after failing to score in the goalless draw at Chelsea.
Nov 26, 06:51
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafa Benitez: 'I didn't hear booing'
Rafa Benitez says that he didn't hear any Chelsea fans booing him during his side's 0-0 draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 26, 06:33
Petr Cech
Petr Cech expected Rafael Benitez backlash
Petr Cech reveals that he was not surprised to see Rafael Benitez met by a chorus of disapproval from Chelsea fans before his first match in charge.
Nov 25, 19:35
Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Vincent Kompany reveals injury concerns
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits that he is not sure how he came through Sunday's 0-0 draw at Chelsea following injury concerns.
Nov 25, 19:28
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafael Benitez not satisfied with Chelsea draw
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that he is not 'not 100% satisfied' with Sunday's 0-0 draw against Manchester City.
Nov 25, 18:33
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini: "We lost two points"
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City played well enough to beat Chelsea and let two crucial points slip in today's goalless draw.
Nov 25, 18:27
Petr Cech
Petr Cech pleased with Chelsea spirit
Petr Cech insists that it was important not to lose Rafael Benitez's first game in charge following Chelsea's goalless draw with Manchester City.
Nov 25, 18:16

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts an eye over the 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Manchester at Stamford Bridge.

Match Report

Chelsea and Manchester City draw 0-0 in Rafael Benitez's first game in charge of the Londoners.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live text updates as Rafael Benitez begins his stint in charge of Chelsea against Manchester City.

HT Report

Chelsea and Manchester City play out a goalless first half at Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Fernando Torres is recalled to the Chelsea lineup by new manager Rafael Benitez.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's highly anticipated Premier League tie between Chelsea and Manchester City

Head to Head
Mar 21, 2012 7.45pm
Man City
2-1
Chelsea
Nasri (85'), Aguero (78' pen.)
Nasri (88')
Cahill (60')
Mata (44'), Lampard (58')
Dec 12, 2011 8pm
Chelsea
2-1
Man City
Meireles (34'), Lampard (83' pen.)
Meireles (36'), Romeu (64'), Ramires (75'), Drogba (78')
Balotelli (2')
Kompany (41'), Clichy (47')
Clichy (58')
Mar 20, 2011 3pm
Chelsea
2-0
Man City
Luiz (78'), Ramires (90')
Ramires (68'), Luiz (90')

Milner (25'), de Jong (58'), Barry (82'), Kolarov (90')
Sep 25, 2010 3pm
Man City
1-0
Chelsea
Tevez (59')
Zabaleta (35'), Boyata (77')

Obi Mikel (65'), Anelka (80'), Alex (90')
Feb 27, 2010 3pm
Chelsea
2-4
Man City
Lampard (42', 90' pen.)
Terry (49'), Ivanovic (58'), Ballack (68')
Belletti (75'), Ballack (81')
Bellamy (51', 87'), Tevez (45', 76')
Zabaleta (49')
rhs 2.0
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City37277393336088
2Arsenal37275589286186
3Liverpool372310484414379
4Aston Villa37208976562068
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs371961271611063
6Chelsea371791175621360
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle371761481602157
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd37176145558-357
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham371410135971-1252
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton371212135560-548
11Bournemouth37139155365-1248
12Crystal Palace371210155258-646
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves37137175063-1346
14Fulham37128175159-844
15Everton37139153949-1040
16Brentford37109185461-739
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3789204766-1929
18Luton TownLuton3768235081-3126
RBurnley3759234076-3624
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd37372735101-6616


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