Chelsea vs Manchester City: 10 players to watch

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Sergio Aguero. (Scott Heppell/AP)

<strong><figcaption id=Joe Hart – Manchester City's No. 1 has been shaky at times this season. However, he's also made some timely saves, which he'll surely have to do on Saturday.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868823″ /> Joe Hart – Manchester City’s No. 1 has been shaky at times this season. However, he’s also made some timely saves, which he’ll surely have to do on Saturday.
<strong><figcaption id=Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea's Belgian goalkeeper has been stellar since returning to to the club. The Blues have conceded just 19 goals in the BPL, which is thanks in large part to Courtois.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868827″ /> Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea’s Belgian goalkeeper has been stellar since returning to to the club. The Blues have conceded just 19 goals in the BPL, which is thanks in large part to Courtois.
<strong><figcaption id=Cesar Azpilicueta – Width will be crucial in this game, and Azpilicueta is a player who will be influential. He's tough to run past and contributes to the attack with his overlapping, forward runs.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868831″ /> Cesar Azpilicueta – Width will be crucial in this game, and Azpilicueta is a player who will be influential. He’s tough to run past and contributes to the attack with his overlapping, forward runs.
<strong><figcaption id=Pablo Zabaleta – The Argentine is easily one of the most underrated full-backs in Europe, and has recorded three assists in the BPL this season. The World Cup finalist will be very influential on both sides of the pitch.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868839″ /> Pablo Zabaleta – The Argentine is easily one of the most underrated full-backs in Europe, and has recorded three assists in the BPL this season. The World Cup finalist will be very influential on both sides of the pitch.
<strong><figcaption id=Eden Hazard – The Belgian attacker has become one of the most dangerous players in Europe. He has eight goals and four assists in the league this season and will be a focal point up front for Chelsea.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868841″ /> Eden Hazard – The Belgian attacker has become one of the most dangerous players in Europe. He has eight goals and four assists in the league this season and will be a focal point up front for Chelsea.
<strong><figcaption id=Cesc Fabregas – Fabregas has formed a rock-solid partnership with Nemanja Matic, which has given the Spaniard some attacking freedom. The Spaniard has a league-leading 15 assists, nearly twice as many as second-place Gylfi Sigurdsson.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868847″ /> Cesc Fabregas – Fabregas has formed a rock-solid partnership with Nemanja Matic, which has given the Spaniard some attacking freedom. The Spaniard has a league-leading 15 assists, nearly twice as many as second-place Gylfi Sigurdsson.
<strong><figcaption id=David Silva – Silva is one of the creative sparks for Manchester City. He has six goals and two assists, but his technique and passing accuracy are integral to City's attack. He'll surely make an impact on Saturday.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868859″ /> David Silva – Silva is one of the creative sparks for Manchester City. He has six goals and two assists, but his technique and passing accuracy are integral to City’s attack. He’ll surely make an impact on Saturday.
<strong><figcaption id=Samir Nasri – The Frenchman will have the same duties as Silva. He'll run at defenders and make them open up space in the penalty area for the strikers. Nasri may not score a lot of goals, but he's tough to contain.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868861″ /> Samir Nasri – The Frenchman will have the same duties as Silva. He’ll run at defenders and make them open up space in the penalty area for the strikers. Nasri may not score a lot of goals, but he’s tough to contain.
<strong><figcaption id=Diego Costa – Two of the BPL's top scorers will face one another. Chelsea's Diego Costa has a league-leading 17 goals. His ability to attack open space and his composure are two reasons why he's been so prolific this season.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868871″ /> Diego Costa – Two of the BPL’s top scorers will face one another. Chelsea’s Diego Costa has a league-leading 17 goals. His ability to attack open space and his composure are two reasons why he’s been so prolific this season.
<strong><figcaption id=Sergio Aguero – Manchester City's talisman is three goals behind Costa with 14. Aguero's speed bursts and quick releases are deadly for any defence. Even Chelsea's may have a difficult time stopping the Argentine.” width=”1280″ height=”720″ class=”size-full wp-image-1868879″ /> Sergio Aguero – Manchester City’s talisman is three goals behind Costa with 14. Aguero’s speed bursts and quick releases are deadly for any defence. Even Chelsea’s may have a difficult time stopping the Argentine.

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