There is no doubt that the new Chelsea manager is under pressure to succeed immediately in his role at his new club.

Despite it being his first game in Premier League management, pressure will be on Enzo Maresca to build on the club's impressive end to last season under Mauricio Pochettino on their way to a sixth placed finish.

Chelsea have traditionally been very good on the opening day of the season, losing just twice on the opening day of the season before.

While opening days have been kind to Chelsea recently, matches against their opponents, Manchester City, have not been as much.

Chelsea not beaten Manchester City since 2001 According to BBC Sport, Chelsea are winless in their last nine matches against the Champions, not picking up a win since the Champions League final in 2021.

It would be a real statement for the new boss to pick up a victory against Pep Guardiola, who has been very complimentary of Maresca in the build up to this game.

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A number of first team stars will feel they have done enough in pre-season to earn a start, with the likes of Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku starting every game after their injury woes since joining the club.

Raheem Sterling will also believe that his history of performing well against Manchester City since he left them will see him get the chance to turn his career around at Stamford Bridge.

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