Newly crowned Premier League champions Manchester City face Chelsea in an all-English UEFA Champions League final at the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday 29 May (20:00 BST K.O)
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The Citizens won the domestic league with an 86-point haul and Pep Guardiola’s men have arguably been even more imperious on the continent, winning 11 & drawing 1 of their 12 games in this year’s Champions League scoring 25 & conceding just 4 times.
The arrival of Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge has seen the Blues form pick up considerably, losing 5 games in all competitions since the Germans arrival in West London back in January. |
Chelsea won the Champions League in 2012 following a similar mid-season managerial change
It will be the 3rd time both Champions League finalists have hailed from England, following Liverpool v Tottenham in 2018/19 & Manchester United v Chelsea in 2007/08 when the Blues lost out on penalties.
Manchester City are heavy odds-on favourites at 4/9 to lift the trophy in Portugal on Saturday night while Chelsea are available to back at 7/4.
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Olivier Giroud is Chelsea’s leading marksman in the Champions League this season with 6 goals - only Kylian Mbappe (8) & Erling Haaland (10) having scored more in this year’s competition.
The experienced Frenchman is unlikely to start but could still make some appeal at 11/5 to score anytime. |
