Chelsea vs Manchester City Live: Score, goals, lineups & Premier League updates

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Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for a high-stakes Matchweek 32 Premier League clash, with both sides chasing vastly different ambitions as the season enters its decisive phase.

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The Blues are locked in a tense battle for Champions League qualification, sitting just outside the top four and under growing pressure to deliver consistent results.

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In contrast, City arrive in London with their sights firmly set on the title, continuing to chase leaders Arsenal with games in hand and momentum firmly on their side.

Recent form paints a clear contrast between the two teams. The Londoners have struggled for stability, suffering four consecutive defeats in the league before responding emphatically with a 7-0 FA Cup win over Port Vale. That result may have lifted morale, but questions remain about their defensive solidity and ability to compete against elite opposition.

Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola. Photo by IMAGO

Manchester City, meanwhile, are hitting top gear at the right time. Pep Guardiola’s men have won three straight league matches and come into this fixture off the back of a dominant 4-0 FA Cup victory over Liverpool, with Erling Haaland in devastating form following his hat-trick.

Despite City’s momentum, Stamford Bridge remains a difficult ground on its day, and Chelsea will look to lean on home support and individual brilliance to disrupt the visitors’ rhythm.

Estevao of Chelsea goal celebration with Tosin Adarabioyo of Chelsea during the match between Chelsea FC and Port Vale FC
Estevao of Chelsea goal celebration with Tosin Adarabioyo of Chelsea during the match between Chelsea FC and Port Vale FC. Copyright: DanielxWeir/IMAGO

With the title race and top-four battle both on the line, this encounter promises intensity, quality, and potentially decisive moments at both ends of the pitch.

Stay with us for live score updates, key moments, and full match commentary as Chelsea take on Manchester City.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng & Afrik Foot. Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, Topmercato, and Milan News24, among others. He holds a master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X: @ayo_oguntimehin.