PREM: Chelsea v Manchester City

Chelsea v Manchester City

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has labelled Manchester City as the best team in Europe, but Pep Guardiola simply replied: "We are not."

Guardiola said: "Thanks but we are not the best. To be the best you have to win the titles."

On the trip to Chelsea, Guardiola added: "Always Stamford Bridge is difficult. I have travelled there many times as a manager and won once - last season. Most times I lose there."

Guardiola's City have won 13 of their Premier League games and are unbeaten in the league since April.

Chelsea were unbeaten in their first 12 Premier League games but lost 2-1 at Wolves on Wednesday -- their second defeat in their past three league games.

Those dropped points have left them in fourth place, 10 points adrift of leaders City after 15 games.

City, who finished 30 points better off than Chelsea last season, and after insisting they are the best team in Europe, Sarri said that is his target for his own side.

"At the moment they are stronger than us but our final target is to be the best team in Europe," he said. "We need to work, we need to improve. In 90 minutes anything can happen. We know it's very difficult but we have to believe in it."

Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero are still not available for City.

Midfielder De Bruyne has a knee problem while striker Aguero is struggling with a muscle issue, and City boss Pep Guardiola said: "Both cannot play. Both will be back soon."

Jorginho and David Luiz are expected to return to Chelsea's starting line-up for Saturday's visit City.

Blues boss Maurizio Sarri reported no serious injuries ahead of the clash and is expected to restore his first-choice line-up after Wednesday's loss at Wolves, a second defeat in three league games.

Mateo Kovacic could start in midfield and Olivier Giroud could come in up front.