Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Manchester City FC vs Chelsea FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2022-23
Manchester City FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Chelsea FC
Sun 8 Jan 2023 · 16:30 UTC Etihad Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Rodri 54' Y
Y 62' Conor Gallagher
Bernardo Silva 70' Y
Joao Cancelo 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester City FC vs Chelsea FC — FA Cup at Etihad Stadium.

Head-to-Head

13
3
5
Manchester City FC 21 games · Avg 2.6 goals Chelsea FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-08 Manchester City FC 4–0 Chelsea FC 2023-01-05 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2022-01-15 Manchester City FC 1–0 Chelsea FC 2021-09-25 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2021-05-29 Manchester City FC 0–1 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Manchester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Chelsea FC H 4–0 W
05 Jan Chelsea FC A 1–0 W
31 Dec Everton FC H 1–1 D
28 Dec Leeds United FC A 3–1 W
12 Nov Brentford FC H 1–2 L
05 Nov Fulham FC H 2–1 W
Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Manchester City FC A 0–4 L
05 Jan Manchester City FC H 0–1 L
01 Jan Nottingham Forest FC A 1–1 D
27 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 2–0 W
12 Nov Newcastle United FC A 0–1 L
06 Nov Arsenal FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester City FC
Antoine Semenyo 3 G 2 A
Erling Haaland 3 G 1 A
Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC get this one started.
  • 5' Kai Havertz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' The 22-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor Gallagher made 412 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 23' Riyad Mahrez puts Manchester City FC on the lead.
  • 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 29' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Julian Alvarez makes it 2-0.
  • 30' Against the run of play, Julian Alvarez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 35' Manchester City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 38' What composure from Phil Foden! The England international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Chelsea FC make a change. Mateo Kovacic trudges off to be replaced by David Fofana on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 54' The referee calls foul for Rodri. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 58' Kalvin Phillips is replacing Rodri for the Manchester City FC side.
  • 59' The Manchester City FC bench stirs into life. Sergio Gomez is withdrawn and Joao Cancelo gets his opportunity.
  • 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor Gallagher on 62.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Jorginho is replaced by Azpilicueta on 63 minute.
  • 68' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 70' Controversy at the stadium! Bernardo Silva argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 73' Mason Mount makes way for Carney Chukwuemeka at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 78' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pep Guardiola might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 83' Manchester City FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 85' The Algeria Riyad Mahrez breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 5-0!
  • 86' The Manchester City FC manager makes a substitution. Bernardo Silva departs to be replaced by Rico Lewis.
  • 87' That is a Yellow card for Manchester City FC. Joao Cancelo will be fuming at that decision.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Manchester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Potter

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riyad Mahrez 5
Erling Haaland 4
Julian Alvarez 4
Kevin De Bruyne 4
Phil Foden 3
Raheem Sterling 3
Sergio Aguero 3
Rodri 2

Head to Head

2023-01-08 Manchester City FC 4–0 Chelsea FC 2023-01-05 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2022-01-15 Manchester City FC 1–0 Chelsea FC 2021-09-25 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2021-05-29 Manchester City FC 0–1 Chelsea FC

Manchester City FC Form

2023-01-08 Manchester City FC 4–0 Chelsea FC W 2023-01-05 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC W 2022-12-31 Manchester City FC 1–1 Everton FC D 2022-12-28 Leeds United FC 1–3 Manchester City FC W 2022-11-12 Manchester City FC 1–2 Brentford FC L 2022-11-05 Manchester City FC 2–1 Fulham FC W

Chelsea FC Form

2023-01-08 Manchester City FC 4–0 Chelsea FC L 2023-01-05 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC L 2023-01-01 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2022-12-27 Chelsea FC 2–0 AFC Bournemouth W 2022-11-12 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Chelsea FC L 2022-11-06 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66 Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Manchester City FC to win 61% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester City FC61% Draw24% Chelsea FC15%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Manchester City FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Chelsea FC
39%
Manchester City FC or Chelsea FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester City FC39% Draw48% Chelsea FC13%
Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
12%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC

Handicap Manchester City FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 25% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.