Soccer-Chelsea travel to Man City hoping to keep title race alive

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 25, 2021 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shakes hands with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Chelsea travel to Manchester City on Saturday knowing victory is essential if they are to keep pace with the relentless Premier League leaders this season.

City's 11th consecutive league win - a last-gasp 2-1 success at Arsenal on New Year's Day - took the champions 10 points clear of second-placed Chelsea as Pep Guardiola's side look on course to retain the title with another sky-high points total.