Football fans are set for a Premier League spectacle this weekend as Manchester City welcome Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium in a high-stakes Sunday showdown. The match promises significant implications for the title race and European qualification spots.
How to watch the Premier League clash live
The highly anticipated fixture between Manchester City and Chelsea is scheduled for an unusual 5.30pm kick-off on Sunday, January 4. This timing is a deliberate shift from the traditional 4.30pm slot.
For viewers in the UK, live television coverage will be exclusively on Sky Sports. The broadcast begins at 5pm on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League channels.
Subscribers can also stream the action live via the Sky Go app on various devices. If you don't have a Sky Sports subscription, the match can be accessed through the NOW streaming service, which offers flexible daily or monthly passes.
Why the unusual schedule and where to catch highlights
The Sunday scheduling and specific kick-off time are a result of the packed festive fixture list. Both clubs played matches on New Year's Day, and the Sunday slot ensures players have a minimum of two full days for recovery.
Moving the start to 5.30pm also avoids a direct clash with the four 3pm Premier League games that Sky Sports is broadcasting on the same day.
For those following on radio, BBC Radio Five Live will provide full match commentary, while talkSPORT will deliver regular updates throughout the game.
After the final whistle, key moments and goals will be available on the Sky Sports YouTube channel. For more comprehensive analysis, BBC One's Match of the Day will show extended highlights from 10.30pm on Sunday evening.
The context of a crucial encounter
This match sees a title-chasing Manchester City side face a managerless Chelsea team in a state of flux. The Blues visit the Etihad following the recent sacking of their manager, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
With both teams aiming to build momentum in the second half of the season, this clash between two of English football's heavyweight clubs is not to be missed. All eyes will be on the Etihad this Sunday for what promises to be a compelling chapter in the Premier League season.
