The market says City win on Sunday. The prediction says City win. But football is played on pitches, not spreadsheets — and Chelsea can beat Manchester City at Stamford Bridge if they execute the following plan. Step 1: Score first. If Chelsea score before the 30th minute, City's tactical plan is disrupted. City prefer to take the lead and manage the game. Chasing a game at Stamford Bridge changes their approach and opens space. Step 2: Win the first half. Chelsea need to arrive at half-time level or ahead. City's second-half quality is exceptional — but if Chelsea lead at 45, Maresca can set up defensively and make City come at them. Step 3: Limit Savinho and Foden's freedom. These two players carry City's creative threat on the right and in the 10 space. If Cucurella and Caicedo can limit their time on the ball in positions to progress, City's attack becomes less fluid. Step 4: Palmer in his best positions. Do not let City press Chelsea into rushed decisions. Find Palmer on the half-turn, facing goal, with 3-4 seconds to pick his pass. That is when he is most dangerous. Step 5: Belief. The crowd at Stamford Bridge, if they sense a win is possible, can change the energy of the game. Scoring early creates that belief. 📅 Sun 12 Apr, 07:30 UTC | Stamford Bridge 🏆 GW30 | How Chelsea Win