This is a tough match for Chelsea, it's not easy to get points at the Etihad stadium, especially when Manchester City performance is on fire. In the last few matches played by Manchester City, they have always achieved maximum results, this time Manchester City will try to widen their list of wins while maintaining the opportunity to displace Liverpool in first place. A stronger defense and a sharper front line will make it easier for Manchester City to add three points. Defending the trophy this season is one of Manchester City's targets, Guardiola will continue to try to bring his team to maintain its level in order to achieve success at the end of the season.
This is aa very tough match for Chelsea and I don’t think they will be able to play the way they played in the first leg, their performance have not been consistent and compared to before Chelsea’s performance have dropped significantly. This is not a good time to face Manchester City as they are in top form currently winning 11 games straight and they are yet lose a match since they lost to Aston Villa on the 6th of December 2023 away from home. Alot of people are saying Chelsea could pull off a surprising performance just as they did in the second leg but I doubt if it can happen, this is Etihad Stadium and again the points is a very crucial point that will put them in the title race so Manchester City will be well prepared for any challenge. City are eyeing the title and when they do nothing can stop them.
I don't expect Liverpool to lose points against Brentford either. But their hands are tied about keeping the lead on one hand as I said. They shouldn't have lost to Arsenal. 
From now on they will need to win as many games as possible until facing Manchester City in a critical game for the title.
From now on they will need to win as many games as possible until facing Manchester City in a critical game for the title.It is a very crucial point for them so they will be well prepared for any challenge as losing to Arsenal was a big mistake, they will constantly play every game now with caution so as not to bottle the lead. All points are vital to keep them in the lead so there is no room for error. Manchester City will be facing Chelsea so all hopes will be on Chelsea to surprise city in order for them to drop points but Chelsea doesn’t look like they are up to the task. I hope Liverpool wins to keep the race intense.