Predicted Starting Line-Up: Everton vs Manchester City (Premier League)
Predicted Starting Line-Up: Everton vs Manchester City (Premier League) After reaching a record breaking fourth successive FA Cup final, Pep Guardiola’s side turn their attention back to the Premier League title race as a tricky test against Everton awaits. City booked their place in the FA Cup final courtesy of a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Championship side Southampton last week, marking Guardiola’s 43rd win in 51 matches in the competition. After a lacklustre first-half at Wembley, Southampton’s Finn Azaz opened the scoring with an effort from the edge of the box that any keeper would struggle to keep out of the net, giving the underdogs an unlikely lead in the 79th minute.
However, City’s response was immediate and emphatic. Energised by the introductions of Savinho and Jeremy Doku , the Blues quickly found another gear and just three minutes later, it was Doku who made the difference, his deflected strike dragging City level and restoring belief. Match Officials: Michael Oliver to referee Everton vs Manchester City And as so often proves the case with Guardiola’s side, they found a way when it mattered most.
In the 87th minute, Nico Gonzalez unleashed a thunderous strike from nearly 30 yards out, firing City into the FA Cup final in spectacular fashion with a goal that will surely be in contention for one of the best of the season. City must now bring their focus back to the Premier League title race as they travel to the Hill Dickinson stadium to face David Moyes’ Everton . Everton currently sit in 11th place, just two points off the final qualification spot for European competitions next season.
They enter Monday’s fixture having failed to win their last three games – for them, three points on Monday could be absolutely crucial if they are to secure a place in the top seven. Manchester City head to Merseyside having won their last six matches in all competitions, leaving them three points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal , who have played an extra game and will kick off before Guardiola and co again this weekend. Here is how we predict Manchester City will line up on Monday night!
Predicted XI Gianluigi Donnarumma will reclaim his spot between the sticks for Monday night’s fixture. Whilst some will be quick to point out the occasional slip-up, the Italian has been absolutely crucial in Manchester City’s title race efforts this season. Registering 13 clean sheets in 30 Premier League appearances, Donnarumma is averaging close to a shutout every other game, underlining his growing importance within Guardiola’s system.
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