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Today, we’re covering the first games of the 2024-2025 Premier League season for Chelsea and Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola looks to lead his side to an unprecedented fifth titles in a row.
And we’re at Stamford Bridge, the venue of last season’s thrilling 4-4 draw between these teams.
Stick with us as we built up to the penultimate fixture of the Premier League’s opening weekend.
