2. Absence of Aguero
Aguero is the leading scorer for City with 15 goals in 17 appearances and he managed to get on the score sheet in the time he managed to stay on the pitch. He has the ability to dribble past defenders and get his shot away at the first opportunity he gets. He has scored 14 of his 15 goals from inside the box, showing how dangerous he can be with the ball anywhere near him inside the penalty box.
Fortunately for Chelsea, Aguero is not be able to play on Monday after he injured his hamstring in the game against Tottenham, and had to be taken off. Losing him reduces a lot of the potency City have in the final third, and Chelsea can get close to the other City striker’s without the fear of them squirming past them.
(Stats via Squawka)