...By Enitan Thompson for TDPel Media.
The upcoming match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park holds significance for both teams.
Manchester City, who are in the midst of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, have an opportunity to strengthen their grip on the Premier League title.
Everton, on the other hand, are fighting to secure their position above the relegation zone.
Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue:
The Everton vs Manchester City match is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
The game will take place at Goodison Park in Liverpool.
Where to Watch Everton vs Manchester City:
In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting at 1pm.
Subscribers can also stream the match online through the Sky Go app.
Everton’s Relegation Battle:
Despite their impressive 5-1 victory over Brighton last weekend, Everton finds themselves just one point above the relegation zone, making this match crucial for their survival hopes.
Team News:
Everton is likely to field a similar lineup to the one that achieved a convincing win against Brighton.
However, Amadou Onana may find himself on the bench again.
Seamus Coleman, Ruben Vinagre, Ben Godfrey, and Andros Townsend are still sidelined due to injuries.
Manchester City may make changes to their starting lineup, considering their upcoming second leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Players like Julian Alvarez, Phil Foden, and Aymeric Laporte could receive starting roles.
Nathan Ake is improving but remains doubtful due to injury, while Erling Haaland is expected to lead the attacking line.
Prediction:
Arsenal fans may hope for Everton to cause an upset, especially if Manchester City heavily rotate their squad.
While a draw is a plausible outcome, it is difficult to predict an Everton victory.
The result of this match could determine whether Arsenal can rekindle their title aspirations.
If Pep Guardiola prioritizes the Champions League, he may rely on his reserves.
The prediction is a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-Head History and Results:
Manchester City’s ten-game winning streak against Everton in this fixture came to an end with a 1-1 draw at home in December.
Everton has 68 wins, 48 draws, and Manchester City has 78 wins in their head-to-head history.
Match Odds:
The odds for the match are as follows: Everton 8/1, Draw 4/1, Manchester City 1/3 (Odds via Betfair, subject to change).
