ISL 2018: ATK edges Chennaiyin 3-2

Catch live scores, updates and commentary from the Indian Super League match between Chennaiyin FC and ATK.

Manuel Lanzarote converted two penalties as ATK defeated Chennaiyin FC 3-2 in Chennai.

Welcome to SportstarLive's live blog of the Indian Super League match between Chennaiyin FC and ATK.

Chennaiyin FC names an unchanged side from its 0-0 draw against Kerala Blasters.  The match will be streamed live on Hotstar .

The gaffer names an unchanged starting XI for the crunch clash against @ATKFC, with namma @Pandiya26494920 on the bench #CHEKOL#PoduMachiGoalupic.twitter.com/5Qsvh3FVe5

— Chennaiyin FC (@ChennaiyinFC) December 2, 2018

Steve Coppell has named his starting XI for today's match. #AamarBukeyATK#BanglaBrigade#CHEKOLpic.twitter.com/GBcq4jetrX

— ATK (@ATKFC) December 2, 2018

In most scenarios, a contest between two ex-title holders would invoke excitement. However, Chennaiyin FC’s poor form has made the lead-up to the occasion — a clash against ATK on Sunday — more sombre.

With one win and six defeats from nine matches, Chennaiyin FC the defending champion, is currently placed eighth in the points table. ATK’s own form is patchy, but it is reasonably well-placed at this stage and goes into the fixture with a chance to move up to fifth on the table, displacing Mumbai City FC.

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