'City to test Conte's system'

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte will be looking
for an eighth straight Premier League victory
when he takes his team to Manchester City, live
Antonio Conte's system will face its toughest test
so far this season when Chelsea travel to face
Manchester City on Saturday, according to Ray
Wilkins.
The current Premier League leaders meet City - 11.30am - on the
back of ending Tottenham's unbeaten run at
Stamford Bridge last Saturday, a result which
saw them stretch their winning run to seven
matches.
Man City vs Chelsea
Conte has implemented his favoured three-at-
the-back formation during that period, the same
system he used during his spell as Juventus an
Italy manager, and has seen his side concede
just one goal.
Chelsea, however, have a wretched record at
City, having won just one of their last seven
matches at the Etihad, and Wilkins believes Pep
Guardiola's forward line will give the Blues' new-
look defence a stern examination.
Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola is
pleased with the progress his former Italy team-
mate Antonio Conte has made at Stamford Bridge
"They've (Manchester City) won so many games
in the past and it's not really been a happy
hunting ground for Chelsea for a couple of
season," he told Premier League Daily on Sky
Sports News HQ.
"So, it's a tough game for Chelsea to go there,
but he'll (Guardiola) will be slightly concerned that
Chelsea have only conceded one goal in seven
games.
Chelsea were defeated 3-0 on their last visit to
the Etihad
"As far as that is concerned, it will cause him a
bit of a sleepless night on Friday. In saying that,
they still have the quality and players who can
cause Chelsea a lot of problems.
"They will certainly tell Antonio Conte whether his
three at the back is viable against the top, top
teams. So, they'll certainly give Chelsea a good
test."
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However, Wilkins is confident Chelsea will also
ask questions of the City backline, with the Blues
having already shown their attacking prowess in
thumping victories over Manchester United and
Everton earlier in the season.
"When Chelsea are being put under pressure,
they've got so much pace in advance areas that
if they can get past that first City press and make
sure that pass is a good pass, then you're right at
that back four," he said.