I-League: Manzi faces off with Willis Plaza as Chennai look to seal the title

Three points is all that Chennai City FC need to win their maiden I-League title when square off with Churchill Brothers in a tricky 19th round away encounter here Friday.

With their Spanish sniper Pedro Manzi, who has 19 goals with four hat-tricks, ready to hit the Goan giants hard, a tally of 43 points will take them clear of nearest rivals East Bengal, who can at best reach 42 points.

All Chennai City needs to ensure is two draws in two games and even if East Bengal win their next two, Akbar Nawas coached side will walk away with the coveted trophy on count of better head-to-head record.

In fact, it will be billed as a game between the two most prolific strikers of the league. Manzi's Trinidadian counterpart in the Churchill ranks, Willis Plaza, having netted 18 times for the 'Red Machines' will like to spoil the visitors' party.

The two will be in a dogfight to finish with the maximum goals under their belt with just a game more to play.

Churchill are placed fourth at the moment, .