Manchester City - Chelsea - Tips by users and experts on football, 29 May 2021: UEFA Champions League

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Manchester City vs Chelsea

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Handicap Manchester City (-1) • 2.95

For the second time in three years, the UEFA Champions League final will be contested by two English clubs. Manchester City have finally shaken off their hoodoo of missing out at the quarter-final stage, and in some style.

The Citizens were worthy winners over two legs against PSG in the semis, and given their all-out ******* domestically, they rightfully come into this as favourites.

However, one blot in their pursuit for a treble came against Chelsea in the FA Cup. Thomas Tuchel masterminded a 1-0 win, so there’s no doubt the Londoners will quietly fancy their chances here.

With the league sewn up a couple of weeks ago, City have had ample time to prepare for this. That can only be of benefit to Pep Guardiola, and given Chelsea’s recent dip in form, it’s hard to make a case against City lifting their first Champions League trophy.

I think Chelsea will sit in here and try to catch City on the counter, however, with Manchester City so powerful on the attack, keeping them out is the ultimate test.

With that in mind, I’m going for City to win their first and much coveted, Champions League trophy with a 2-0 victory.

Manchester City Win • 1.94

Champions League final is a meeting between two of the sharpest minds in football; Paul Merson told Sky Sports: "If you have a go at Man City you have got a chance but I don't think Chelsea have got the players to take them chances"

I'm worried for Chelsea after seeing them at Aston Villa in what was a must-win game for them. They missed another load of chances and that's a big concern.

For me, it's going to be a very interesting game. It's a very interesting final, which both teams can win, and you have to say Chelsea can win it because of their wins over City this season.

It is going to be about who can handle the nerves the best because even though it is two Premier League teams, it is a ******* football match. It's the Champions League final and the history that comes with that is *******.