Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City

Chelsea will be looking to make it five straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues have picked up 13 points from their first five matches of the league season to sit top of the table, while they also progressed to the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday by beating Aston Villa on penalties.

Thomas Tuchel's side will now want to send out a message in the league, as they prepare to host the reigning champions, who are fifth in the division entering the next set of fixtures.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Man City, who have 10 points from their opening five league encounters.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea were again without the services of Christian Pulisic on Wednesday due to an ankle problem that the attacker picked up while representing the United States over the international break, and he will remain on the sidelines for this match.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: September 25 (vs. Man City)

Edouard Mendy has missed Chelsea's last two matches with a knock that he suffered against Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League, and the goalkeeper is now facing a race to be fit for Saturday's six-pointer with Pep Guardiola's side.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: Unknown

Mason Mount has been ruled out of this weekend's contest due to a knock that he suffered against Villa in the EFL Cup, and it is unclear when the England international will return.

Chelsea have no players suspended for the Premier League contest.