Chelsea have a golden opportunity to move ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League standings as they take on Leicester City at Stamford Bridge today.

A victory for the Blues would see Chelsea leapfrog Pep Guardiola’s side by two points, adding extra motivation to what is already a crucial fixture.

Manchester City suffered a surprising setback on Saturday, falling 1-0 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. That defeat means Chelsea can capitalise and move above the defending champions with a win, a scenario that seemed unlikely just weeks ago.

Enzo Maresca’s side will have to be at their best against Leicester, a team that has shown resilience even in defeat this season. While Chelsea are the favourites on paper, they must be wary of any complacency, knowing that dropped points would waste this rare chance to overtake City in the table.

With Stamford Bridge set to be buzzing, Chelsea fans will be hoping their team can produce a strong performance and take full advantage of City’s slip-up. A win today could significantly boost confidence and momentum as the Blues push for a strong finish to the season.