Overall record (as of mid-2025):
Matches played: 180
Chelsea wins: 71
Manchester City wins: 68
Draws: 41
Head-to-Head in the Premier League Era (since 1992–93)
Chelsea: 27 wins
Manchester City: 20 wins
Draws: 9
Major Finals & Memorable Moments
UEFA Champions League Final 2021: Chelsea beat City 1–0 in Istanbul with a first-half goal from Kai Havertz.
FA Cup & EFL Cup:
City have won 6 of 9 FA Cup matches and 3 of 4 EFL Cup meetings, including via penalties (e.g., 2019 final)
Recent Form & Trends (2021–2025)
Shift in momentum: Since the 2021 Champions League final, City have dominated. Chelsea hadn’t beaten City in 11 consecutive meetings—8 losses and 2 draws
Notable recent results:
Aug 18, 2024: City won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge (Haaland, Kovacic goals)
Jan 25, 2025: City secured a 3-1 win at the Etihad (Gvardiol, Haaland, Foden scored; Madueke for Chelsea)
Other recent notable matches:
Nov 12, 2023: Thrilling 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 17, 2024: 1-1 draw at the Etihad (Rodri equalized after Sterling’s opener).
Final Takeaway
While Chelsea historically hold a slight advantage overall, the recent period has clearly tilted in Manchester City’s favor. Since 2021, City has asserted dominance through consistent victories in league and cup competitions.
