Chelsea fans here in the Transfer Tavern will be excited to get back to Premier League football this weekend after their dramatic midweek Champions League win.

The Blues will come up against an in-form and free-scoring Manchester City, side who currently top the table as the Pep Guardiola revolution enters its second phase.

Spurred on by the midweek last-gasp win in the Spanish capital, some of our punters here believe that this is a match not to be missed. Antonio Conte’s side are currently on a five-match unbeaten run and new striker Alvaro Morata is in red-hot, goal-getting form for his new employers.

An early season top the table clash usually doesn’t directly affect the end of season’s standings but Conte’s men will be looking to get a psychological edge on their opponents, as they did last season.

Man City have yet to be found out at the back yet with their own defensive frailties and this confident Chelsea team will be looking to take any opportunity given.

Our landlord believes one slice of luck can throw this match the Blue’s way with this starting eleven.

Thibaut Courtois

Chelsea’s No.1 will be wanting to add to his three clean sheets this season in the upcoming fixture against Man City. However, it’ll take some performance to get it, faced with City’s ridiculously talented front line.

Ever present between the Chelsea sticks, Courtois has taken on the commanding role Petr Cech left and certainly made it his own.

He’ll be wanting to ensure his defence are on their game to grab the victory and a vital three points to stay in touch with Man City at the top.

Antonio Rudiger

Having made a handful of appearances this season, the summer acquisition will again want to try and use David Luiz’s domestic suspension as a chance to show Conte he can be a first-team regular.

The ex-Roma centre-back will have a tough task on his hands if he’s to keep City’s attackers at an arms’ length and will need a big game performance.

Gary Cahill

Mr Chelsea, club captain Gary Cahill has missed a fair few games already this season due to suspension and won’t want to be sent off again this week! Especially not wanting to throw Man City any type of advantage.

Slowly getting his form back on track in recent games, he’ll do well to use this match as a big test of character.

Cesar Azpilicueta

The ever-reliable centre-back has been a mainstay in Conte’s team selections over the past season and a bit. Currently in the form of his life, Azpi will once again prove why the Chelsea boss continues to shower him with praise.

With or without the ball he’s good and that can play a crucial part in getting the win.

Victor Moses

What a turnaround for Victor Moses, only a few seasons back he was shipped out on loan and couldn’t see a future at Stamford Bridge. Now, he’s regarded as one of the best right wing backs at the club, maybe the country.

After making the switch to the position he’s been a regular in Conte’s plans and another assured performance can keep it that way.

Cesc Fabregas

The assist king of the Bridge, the Spanish midfielder is once again proving to be a player you just can’t leave out of the team!

His calming presence on and off the pitch gives Chelsea that edge you need when it comes to making the final ball.

Having won two titles in three seasons, he’ll be looking again at making a dent in Man City’s title challenge to keep up their own.

N’Golo Kante

Having himself won two league titles in three years, with Leicester and Chelsea, the little midfielder can be instrumental in making a team tick.

More than happy to sit back and play the infamous Claude Makelele role to help his team express themselves up front, he’s improving with every game.

Tiemoue Bakayoko

New signing Bakayoko can be one of the worlds best. Coached by former Chelsea fan favourite Claude Makelele at Monaco he sets himself as a gentle giant, able to dominate the engine room before pushing forward from a deep position.

Power and the ability to glide past any midfield make up his game, so Bakayoko will be looking at stamping his authority in this weekend’s big game.

Marcos Alonso

The left wing-back has become a revelation since his days at Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland. His goal scoring and attacking prowess has made him a Chelsea regular, a player crucial to their recent success.

The stat of Chelsea winning when he scores will be one the fans hope to continues if he bags at weekend.

Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard is getting back into the Chelsea fold and aren’t the fans happier for it.

Their little Belgian winger makes this team take the step up. Although he’s missing a goal this season on the league, he’ll be looking to get on the score sheet and register his first of the season as soon as possible.

Alvaro Morata

Doubling his season tally last time out with a hat trick against mid-table Stoke plus adding a goal midweek, Morata is proving to be the perfect replacement for Diego Costa.

Alongside Hazard, this could be a devastating front two and one Man City could struggle to contain. Any opportunity in a City defence and Morata will be there to eat it up.