The reigning champions' defence of their Premier League title has passed in recent months and a run of three games with no win has observed City now has another chance of retaining their title. Roberto Mancini was exceptionally critical of his players following the 3-1 defeat at Southampton inside their last league game and he was pleased that they bounced in the 4-0 triumph over Leeds United in the FA Cup last week-end to steadfastly keep up a remarkable home record. So far this time just Manchester United have won at the Etihad stadium and City have won the final three property games against Chelsea before this experience. But, Chelsea had won eight of their previous 10 visits to City and yet another victory on Sunday would see Rafa Benitez's side move to inside a level of City in second position. Chelsea also provide the 2nd best away record in the Premiership this year and Benitez will soon be hoping to build on reaching the sixth round of the FA Cup and last 16 of the Europa League in the past week to motivate them to a great outcome here today. Benitez knows it's virtually impossible to get the title now but overhauling City for second is at reach and he'd need his part to come away with all three points here. For the record, Manchester City have not failed to get four games in a since November 2009 once they received eight in a row, a function that generated Mark Hughes manager as being dismissed. Carlos Tevez highlighted against Leeds after missing the Southampton defeat on compassionate grounds and he must start again along with Sergio Aguero in attack. ChelseaTeam News :Chelsea will take Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic back into the staff after the duo were rested for the Europa League pull against their progress was sealed by Sparta Prague which further into the competition. Ashley Cole will also be restored to the starting line-up, while Rafa Benitez should determine which two of Gary Cahill, David Luiz and John Terry will function at half. Demba Ba can be obtained again after being cup-tied for the 1-1 draw against Sparta on Thursday and he's moving to replace Fernando Torres in attack. Birmingham Area 0-0 Chelsea
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