Manchester City visits Everton in yet another reverse fixture from New Year’s weekend (that’s prevalent scheduling trend in the PL this weekend). Whenever you have first place versus 19th place…well, you know what to expect. Although it is not a forgone conclusion, as you just saw what the Toffees did to a very good Brighton side during the midweek.
This match will probably serve as another opportunity for City to further cement their league title prospects. It won’t be long until we can say “they have one hand on the trophy.”
Manchester City vs Everton FYIs
Kickoff: Sun. May 14, 2pm GMT, Goodison Park
Google Probability: Man City Win 71% Draw 18% Everton Win 11%
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
PL Form: Man City WWWWW Everton WLLLD
PL Standing: Man City 1st, 82 pts, Everton 19th, 32 pts
We already broke down the current title race logistics in the Arsenal match preview. And now with the Gunners having lost two key defenders for the duration, well you see why consumer sentiment is so bullish on City winning the title.
They are -2500 favorites at this point while Arsenal: +1000 underdogs.
Man City Team News
No issues here other than the absence of Nathan Ake (thigh). Yes, that is all. So without further ado, let’s get to the lineup prediction. And ICYMI, a link to the Erling Haaland art collection post.
Man City Starting XI Prediction at Leeds United
Ederson; Stones, Dias, Akanji; Gundogan, Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Grealish, Haaland.
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