Manchester City vs Chelsea
Manchester City and Chelsea, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2026/2027 season in the Premier League. Manchester City played 10 matches and Chelsea 10. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester City2026/2027 · Premier League · 10 matches
Chelsea2026/2027 · Premier League · 10 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester City leads on expected goals (xG) at 2.08 per match against 1.42, 47% more (1st of 20 in the league), possession % at 65.3% against 49.8%, 31% more (1st of 20 in the league) and yellow cards at 1.40 per match against 2.00, 30% fewer (2nd of 20 in the league).
Chelsea leads on tackles at 16.6 per match against 13.2, 26% more (8th of 20 in the league).
Overall Manchester City has a clear edge, leading 8 of the 9 metrics to Chelsea's 1. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.