Manchester City vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news

The Football Faithful

·26 décembre 2024

Manchester City vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City welcome Everton to the Etihad on Boxing Day looking to end their torrid run of form.

Pep Guardiola’s side have lost three consecutive games in all competitions and have dropped to seventh in the Premier League table. The Citizens are now 12 points adrift in the title race, having played a game more than leaders Liverpool.

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It’s been an unprecedented decline from City, who have lost nine of their last 12 games. Last weekend’s loss at Aston Villa saw familiar flaws exposed with the champions lacking energy in midfield as Villa carved open the gaps.

Their opponents on Boxing Day arrive fresh from frustrating title challengers Arsenal and Chelsea in consecutive goalless draws. Everton have recorded five clean sheets in their last six games, though have struggled for goals at the other end. Sean Dyche’s side are the second-lowest scorers in the Premier League this season.

Manchester City vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City team news

Rodri’s absence continues to be felt with the Spaniard out for the campaign with an ACL injury, while Oscar Bobb is targeting a February return from his fractured leg.

Pep Guardiola’s issues have increased over the past week with Ruben Dias set for several weeks on the sidelines with a muscular issue.

John Stones was also withdrawn at Aston Villa due to the reoccurrence of an ankle problem while Ederson and Matheus Nunes missed the defeat at Villa Park. Ederson is expected to be passed fit to feature, though City face a nervous wait on both Nunes and Stones.