Everton vs Manchester City (Premier League): Match Preview, Team News, Stats, Head to Head, How to Watch
Everton vs Manchester City (Premier League): Match Preview, Team News, Stats, Head to Head, How to Watch Manchester City visit Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the very first time as they bid for success in the final stretches of the Premier League title race. In domestic competitions, the Blues are unbeaten since January, when they lost to Manchester United . In April, Pep Guardiola ’s men boast a 100 percent win rate, having beaten Liverpool , Chelsea , Arsenal , Burnley and Southampton .
Last time around, Manchester City secured a record breaking fourth consecutive trip to a FA Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Southampton at Wembley. The Saints opened the scoring via a wonderful Finn Azaz curled effort in the 78th minute, only for City to level four minutes later via Jeremy Doku . After five more spins on the clock, Nico Gonzalez found the net from distance and completed the turnaround.
“We are favourites” – Manchester City midfielder believes in Premier League title advantage mover Arsenal Back to Premier League action, City are in line to make their debut at the new Everton venue, the Hill Dickinson Stadium – the first time this season Guardiola and co will play on Monday evening. Everton and Manchester City have a lot to fight for as the run-in progresses – the hosts are aiming for a European spot while the visitors are chasing a domestic treble. This fixture will come after Arsenal ’s home meeting with Fulham on Saturday afternoon – meaning Manchester City could kick off in Merseyside six points adrift of the Gunners, who will have played two more games than the Blues before Guardiola’s side play this weekend.
Ahead of City’s penultimate Premier League away day this season, here is everything you need to know about Monday’s game. Match Details Manchester City face Everton on Monday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UK. Match Officials The Premier League has announced that Michael Oliver will officiate the clash as Manchester City search for a seventh successive win in all competitions.
Check out the full list of match officials below. Match Officials: Michael Oliver to referee Everton vs Manchester City Team News Rodri and Ruben Dias are doubts for the upcoming match, with the former nursing a calf injury sustained in City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in early April and the latter still recovering from a hamstring issue from the days leading to March’s Carabao Cup final. As for the hosts, Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish , Jarrad Branthwaite and Beto are unavailable for Monday’s match.