How football's meanest defences have put Man City and Chelsea on the cusp of glory: English giants have shipped just FOUR goals each and kept EIGHT clean sheets in 12 Champions League games... and they have unlikely centre back pairings to thank!

The wait is almost over as Manchester City and Chelsea get ready to battle it out for Europe's most prestigious prize.

City overcame Paris Saint-Germain to book their place in their first ever Champions League final while Chelsea saw off Real Madrid in the search for their second crown in Europe's elite competition.

A fascinating contest between the two English giants awaits us, and with plenty of talent on display it should be a thrilling fight to the death.

Ruben Dias and John Stones have proved integral to Manchester City's incredible campaign

But while Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Co will be hoping to outshine their attacking counterparts at Chelsea - like Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic - it's in defence where the European final could be won or lost.