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Kick-off time, TV channel and streaming details as managerless Chelsea visit title-challenging Manchester City
Manchester City and Reece James of Chelsea battle for possession during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Two of the Premier League's big guns lock horns at the Etihad on Sunday(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about watching Manchester City vs Chelsea on TV
Kick-off time: The Premier League showdown at the Etihad is set to kick off at 5.30pm on Sunday, January 4.
TV coverage:Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be broadcasting the match live, with coverage commencing from 5pm.
Streaming options: Those with a Sky Sports subscription can tune in via the SkyGo app. For those without a subscription, the match can be streamed through the Sky-owned NOW service, which offers daily and monthly passes.
Impact of New Year fixtures: Both teams played on New Year's Day, necessitating a Sunday kick-off to ensure players had at least two full days for recovery.
Clash avoided: By moving the kick-off to 5.30pm, instead of the usual 4.30pm, the match won't overlap with the four 3pm kick-offs, which are also being aired by Sky Sports.
Radio commentary: Full commentary of the match will be provided by BBC Five Live, while talkSPORT will offer regular updates.
Highlights: Key moments from the game will be available on the Sky Sports YouTube channel post-match. Additionally, Match of the Day will deliver comprehensive highlights and analysis from 10.30pm on BBC One.