Pep Guardiola v Antonio Conte: a tactical showdown of brooder against extrovert | Jonathan Wilson


Chelsea’s balanced side have momentum from seven league wins in a row as they visit Manchester City, who boast natural width, pace and aggression

It would, perhaps, be the defining irony of Arsène Wenger’s uneasy relationship with Chelsea if it turns out that when he finally devised a way of beating them it provoked a tactical shift that won the Blues the title. Since Chelsea switched to a back three when 3-0 down at half-time at the Emirates, they have conceded only once, winning seven Premier League games in a row. They passed one major test by coming from behind to beat Tottenham last week but on Saturday represents an even more severe examination as they go to Manchester City.

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