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Who: Chelsea vs Manchester City

What: English Premier League

Where: Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom

When: 4:30pm local time (15:30 GMT) on Sunday, August 18

How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up and full-text commentary of the game

Manchester City will be without Rodri for the start of their Premier League title defence after Pep Guardiola revealed the Spain midfielder has been ruled out of Sunday’s opener against Chelsea.

The influential 28-year-old has only just returned to training after being forced off at half-time during Spain’s 2-1 win against England in last month’s Euro 2024 final.

Where to watch Chelsea vs. Man City live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for Premier League match

The new Premier League season heats-up with a blockbuster fixture on Match Day 1, as former champions Chelsea host defending champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 18.

Chelsea enter the match at the end of a rather underwhelming preseason campaign, having won just one of their six friendlies.

Pep Guardiola's team did not have an impressive preseason either, with three consecutive losses to start with. However, City did beat Chelsea 4-2 in their last friendly, before beating Manchester United on penalties to win the FA Community Shield.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Chelsea vs. Man City live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: NBC

Live stream: Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC app/site, Peacock

This game is available for live TV broadcast on NBC. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers. This match can also be streamed on Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC app/site, Peacock.

Chelsea vs. Man City lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

Pedro Neto, who joined from Wolves for £54 million, is aiming to make his debut, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a former standout under Maresca at Leicester, is also set for his first competitive appearance.

Reece James is sidelined with a four-match suspension carried over from last season and a hamstring injury that could keep him out until September. Conor Gallagher, who captained in James' absence last year, is training with the Under-21s amid a potential move to Atletico Madrid.

Nicolas Jackson returned from ankle issues in pre-season against Inter Milan, and Axel Disasi was back on the bench with Wesley Fofana making his first appearance in over a year.

Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Neto, Palmer, Mudryk — Jackson.

Injured: Reece James

Suspended: Reece James

Phil Foden, John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Rodri missed last weekend's Community Shield victory due to an extended break following their participation in the Euro 2024 final. They returned to training this week, leaving Mateo Kovacic likely to start in midfield against Chelsea, and Rico Lewis could remain at right-back if Walker isn’t ready.

City will be without Oscar Bobb, who fractured his fibula in training and is expected to be sidelined for up to four months. Bernardo Silva, who scored in the Community Shield, is expected to start, with Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland also set to feature. Savinho may replace Bobb on the right wing.

How to watch today's Chelsea vs Manchester City Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

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How to watch the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Manchester City will be aiming for a fifth straight Premier League title when Pep Guardiola's men begin their new campaign with an away game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

While on a US tour earlier this month, City defeated Chelsea 4-2 in the pre-season, wherein last season's Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trick.

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Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United gestures during the 2024 FA Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2024 in London, England.

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The 2024-5 Premier League season has begun and the first weekend of Premier League competition is highlighted by today's Chelsea vs. Manchester City game. Chelsea may have a new manager in Enzo Maresca, but they have their work cut out for them if they want to beat the defending champion Manchester City team.

Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game today, even if you don't have cable.

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How and when to watch the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game

The Chelsea vs. Manchester City game will be played Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) The match will air on NBC, and stream on Peacock and the platforms featured below.

How to watch the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game without cable

While most cable packages include NBC, it's easy to watch Premier League matches if NBC isn't included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)

Watch the Premier League on Peacock

If you want to watch every Premier League game of the 2024-5 season, you'll need a subscription to Peacock. The NBC/Universal-owned streamer will live stream every Premier League game airing on NBC and USA Network, as well as broadcast select Peacock-exclusive Premier League games this season.

The streaming service has plenty more live sports to offer, including Big Ten football and basketball, golf and WWE wrestling (including formerly PPV-only events such as WrestleMania). There are 80,000 hours worth of recorded content to watch as well, including hit movies and TV series such as "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation."

A Peacock subscription costs $8 per month. An annual plan is available for $80 per year. You can cancel anytime.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Premier League free live streaming: Prediction, kick off time, where to watch online, on TV

Manchester City versus Chelsea Premier League match is scheduled to be played on Sunday, August 18 at Stamford Bridge. The match will be live telecast on NBC TV, and viewers in the US can catch the live streaming on Fubo TV which offers free live streaming. The kick off time is scheduled at 11.30 am (ET).

The soccer game between Chelsea and Manchester City is likely to end in a draw.

How to watch Chelsea vs Man City: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Enzo Maresca oversees his first Premier League game later today as Chelsea host Manchester City.

It is a huge first task for the Blues head coach, who saw his side lose to Man City during a difficult pre-season.

All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge, both to watch how Maresca takes to life as Chelsea boss and to see if Pep Guardiola’s side can match the standards they have set in recent years.

Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Man City

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 4pm BST - after the conclusion of the London derby between Brentford and Crystal Palace. Kick-off is at 4.30pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.