There's been a huge development in the pre-game plot for Manchester City vs. Chelsea as Antonio Conte has brought Cesc Fabregas into the Blues side ready for the 12:30 kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.

The Spanish international has been limited to the bench appearances for most of the season with him evidently not in the immediate plans of the Italian boss, but now he gets the chance to prove himself in arguably the biggest game of the season so far.

Usual midfielder Nemanja Matic is out with a muscular injury as the Blues look for a vital victory in the title race.

Chelsea head to the North West as the leaders of the Premier League, just a point clear of their hosts, and are on a scintillating run of form that Fabregas will want to ensure he doesn't bring to a halt.

Indeed, this could be his last chance to impress Conte before the January window and that's what many are picking up on on Twitter, whilst others are just happy to see him in the side.

It's going to be a big game for him, then, and you can see some of the best reactions below...

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