The Premier League’s blockbuster fixture of Matchday 5 features a heavyweight clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, two teams tipped as top contenders for the title this season. Set to take place at the Etihad Stadium, the match carries high stakes for both sides following midweek disappointments in the UEFA Champions League.
Form Coming Into the Match
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Manchester City are coming off a 2-2 draw against Arsenal and a narrow 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich, which followed another dropped result in the Premier League. Sitting fifth in the standings, the reigning champions are under pressure to bounce back and regain momentum.
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Chelsea, on the other hand, are flying high—four wins in four league games, with an in-form attack led by Diego Costa. The Blues dropped points in midweek (1-1 vs. Schalke), but their domestic dominance remains untouched so far.
Key Storylines
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Diego Costa, despite nursing a hamstring issue, will start according to José Mourinho. With 7 goals in his first 4 Premier League matches, including a hat-trick against Swansea, he will be Chelsea’s main threat.
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Sergio Agüero will return to the City starting XI after a brief substitute appearance in Munich. Manuel Pellegrini is banking on the Argentine to lift the team:
“He is ready for Sunday and I am sure that will make a difference,” the City boss said.
What’s at Stake
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A Chelsea victory would widen the early gap in the title race, potentially knocking a major rival off balance.
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A City win would reassert their credentials and bring them back into the top-level title conversation, especially after their recent setbacks.
This showdown between Mourinho’s disciplined and deadly Chelsea and Pellegrini’s talented but slightly shaken City side could shape the early title dynamics. All eyes will be on Etihad Stadium this Sunday.
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Here’s a clear summary of Malawi’s 26-man squad called up by coach Young Chimodzi for the upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Algeria:
Malawi Squad for Algeria Clash
Goalkeepers:
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Mc Donald Harawa
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Richard Chipuwa
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Vincent Gona
Defenders:
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Lucky Malata
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John Lanjesi
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Sankhani Mkandawire
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Yamikani Fodya
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Francis Mullimbika
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Bashir Maunde
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Enock Likoswe
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Miracle Gabeya
Midfielders:
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Micium Mhone
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Phillip Masiye
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Young Chimodzi (coach also listed)
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Zasha Nong’oneza
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Frank Banda
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Ndaziona Chatsalira
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Malumbo Gondwe
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Victor Limbani
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Saidi Ntekama
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Ernest Tambe
Forwards:
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Kelvin Hanganda
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Musa Manyenje
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Gastin Simkonda
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Kumbukani Mwambene
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Chawanangwa Kaonga
Context
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Among the called-up players, three are from the U20 squad (not specified which ones).
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Malawi currently sits 2nd in Group B with 3 points, behind Algeria (6 points) and just ahead of Mali (also 3 points but behind Malawi on tiebreakers).
This lineup shows Malawi’s intent to push hard in the qualifiers and try to close the gap on group leaders Algeria.
