On Wednesday, Chelsea and Man City will lock horns in one of the most exciting games of the midweek Premier League action. The Blues lost their last game, falling to a 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace, and thus cannot suffer another setback.
The Citizens, in fourth, could climb the table and possibly swing the title race wide open with a win at Stamford Bridge. However, beating Antonio Conte’s team won’t be easy.
Two players who could be the difference between winning and losing are Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero. The two have enjoyed productive campaigns ahead of Wednesday’s battle. Here, we compare their numbers.
Goals scored
Costa: 17
Aguero: 14
Assists
Costa: 5
Aguero: 0
The Chelsea forward has been the more productive player up front, contributing to 22 goals in total compared to the Argentine’s 14.
Mins per goal
Costa: 141 minutes per goal
Aguero: 128 minutes per goal
Shot accuracy
Costa: 57%
Aguero: 55%
Successful take-ons
Costa: 42%
Aguero: 62%
Aguero has played fewer games than his Spanish counterpart, yet the Argentine boasts a better minutes-per-goal ratio. Both strikers are talented and could cause worry for the opposing team’s defense. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
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