Man City must prove themselves against reigning champions Chelsea says star midfielder

Manchester City take on reigning Premier League champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 30 September.

The Citizens head into the clash in second place but will end the week as leaders if they beat Chelsea.

City star Ilkay Gundogan could make his first Premier League start since December last year.

Gundogan made a second half appearance against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

The midfielder of Turkish origin could feature against Chelsea and revealed that City must prove themselves against a top team.

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“It’s a big game against the champions,” Gundogan was quoted as saying on the official City website.

“It’s about mentality, it’s about proving ourselves and everyone else that we are able to play the game we played over the last weeks against a top team.

“At the moment, we feel ready. We feel good. We are in shape and we are in form.

“We are just waiting for Saturday and we can’t wait to play again.”

The Citizens have been in great form this season scoring 21 goals, including 16 in their last three games.

The Manchester based outfit have been in remarkable goal scoring form, they actually have netted 29 times in their last nine games in all competitions.

City lost home and away against the reigning Premier League champions last season.