What channel is Chelsea vs Man City on? TV, live stream details and kick-off time

Manchester City will get their Premier League campaign under with a trip to Stamford Bridge when they face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola will be aiming to secure his sixth Premier League title - and a fifth successive triumph - this term. Chelsea and former Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca stand in their way in game one.

Last term, City secured the league on the final day with a victory over West Ham ruling out any chances of Arsenal pipping them to the title on the final day. City finished on 91 points two more than the previous season.

ALSO READ: Man City may have to take unwanted Phil Foden gamble after two major transfer decisions

ALSO READ: Man City get £150m transfer boost as Aston Villa fee clarity emerges for midfielder switch

One of City’s star men Kevin De Bruyne was out for several matches but returned to pick up where he left off, eventually registering 14 goal involvements in 18 matches - four goals and 10 assists. Erling Haaland secured the Premier League’s Golden Boot with 27 goals. Although he finished on 36 goals the previous year.

Several players have departed Guardiola’s squad this summer including Sergio Gomez, Julian Alvarez, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle, Yan Couto and Kalvin Phillips have all exited City for pastures new.

However, in terms of incomings business has been relatively quiet with just right winger Savinho arriving from Troyes earlier in the summer.

MEN Sport has put together all of the key TV information that you may need for Chelsea vs Manchester City...

The fixture will kick-off at 4:30pm (GMT) on Sunday, August 18 at Stamford Bridge.

Yes, both UK and international viewers will be able to catch a glimpse of the reigning Premier League champions. For UK