Paul Merson and Chris Sutton have disagreed on their Chelsea versus Manchester City score predictions. Mauricio Pochettino will welcome the Premier League champions to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon in what is expected to be a blockbuster clash.

The Blues head into the tie following a chaotic win against Tottenham Hotspur, and they'll be desperate to build upon their new found momentum. As for Pep Guardiola's side, they've scored an eye-watering 15 goals in their last four games across all competitions, with Erling Haaland netting a midweek brace in the Champions League.

In a column for SportsKeeda, Merson conceded that City have numerous 'game-changers' in their ranks but backed Chelsea to secure a draw. The former Arsenal midfielder said: "I was bullish last week when I said Chelsea were going to beat Tottenham.

"I said it because Chelsea like teams coming at them. I think there'll be some outstanding battles all over the pitch. Chelsea will cause City problems and vice versa. But I still don't see the Blues winning this one. I'd indeed be shocked if they won this one.

"That's only because Manchester City have so many game-changers on their side. They are spoilt for choice as always. I just don't see how any team will finish above Manchester City this season. I'm hoping that Chelsea get a draw here."

Sutton wasn't so optimistic and tipped City to run riot in west London this weekend. In a column for BBC Sport, the former Chelsea striker identified Jeremy Doku as a major threat to Pochettino's backline, but joked that Guardiola could bench the in-form winger.

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"Chelsea's Nicholas Jackson scored possibly the worst Premier League hat-trick there has been last time out against Spurs, but it is still a hat-trick and it might boost his confidence a bit," said Sutton. "The same could be said about the impact of that win on the rest of the Chelsea team too. It doesn't matter how they did it, they won when not many people gave them much of a chance.

"This result really depends on how City play, though, rather than what Chelsea try to do. Pep Guardiola's side have a few injuries to contend with but it doesn't really make much difference who comes in or out of their team. Their squad is just so strong.

"Guardiola also has a nice problem in terms of who to pick on the left, Jeremy Doku or Jack Grealish. You never know with Pep - because Doku has been playing so well, he will probably leave him out for the next six games.

"Whoever plays, City are just relentless. They will win by two goals, it's only really a question of whether Chelsea will score or not."