Calum mcfarlane

Manchester City: Manchester City host a managerless Chelsea in Sunday's headline Premier League fixture, with the visitors arriving amid upheaval following Enzo Maresca's departure a couple of days ago, amidst their struggle for survival.

Chelsea academy coach Calum McFarlane will take charge at the Etihad Stadium after the club parted company with Maresca following a 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth in midweek -- a result that underscored growing tension between the Italian and club ownership. Maresca had recently been linked in media reports with a potential future move to City, adding to the sense of disarray.

City could start the weekend seven points behind leaders Arsenal, leaving Pep Guardiola's side with little margin for error against a Chelsea squad that includes former City players Cole Palmer and Liam Delap, reports Xinhua.