Roma v MAN CITY – The PREVIEW: City’s Probable Team

9 Dec

Bacary Sagna got the nod at right-back against Bayern Munich in the last Champions League tie, but it is expected that Pablo Zabaleta will start in defence for this crucial encounter. In the centre of defence, Vincent Kompany is likely to be risked, such is his importance to the side.

Samir Nasri is finding his form at the right time and he is a tempting 12/1 to grab the first goal with Paddy Power. New customers get a free bet of up to £25 here!

Yaya Touré is suspended, but his absence could be offset by the inclusion of David Silva after a spell on the sidelines. The Spaniard is clearly not match fit, yet Manuel Pellegrini may well be tempted to start him in our hour of need. Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko are battling for one spot up front, with either Frank Lampard or James Milner the likely beneficiaries if Silva is only named on the bench.

Pablo Zabaleta has burst into life in the past couple of games and he is 33/1 to score the opener on Wednesday. Bet £10 here and get a £20 free bet!

Here is the side Pellegrini could select:

Manchester City 4-2-3-1 football formation

Referee: Milorad Mazic.

Prediction: Roma 2 – 1 MAN CITY – We travel full of confidence and with strong momentum after recent results, but with Aguero out, Yaya suspended and Silva nowhere near fit, I just fear Roma will be too strong and clever at home. Aguero’s hat-trick against Bayern papered over some fairly substantial cracks and it has to be a concern that we do not seem to be learning how to play in the Champions League. It will no doubt be tight and tense, but I worry it may just be out of our reach.

With Fernando alongside him, Fernandinho will have greater attacking freedom and he is a scorching 26/1 to notch the first goal of the game with Paddy Power!

He starred against Bayern and Frank Lampard is an astonishing 50/1 to score the only goal with William Hill.

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6 Responses to “Roma v MAN CITY – The PREVIEW: City’s Probable Team”

Blue Bullet 09/12/2014 at 6:39 pm #

Probably fair to think Roma will edge it but I would just like to think that come back against Bayern wasn’t for nothing, 2-2.

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Avi 09/12/2014 at 7:12 pm #

I think the blues are going to nick it – don’t ask me how – but that’s my gut feeling!!!

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blue 10/12/2014 at 2:22 pm #

The author of this journal always writes City off; he’s a total weasel.

Will win this, and go through

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- Blue Bullet 10/12/2014 at 4:32 pm #
  
  He cant just say city will win everytime
  
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ojwang oderi 10/12/2014 at 6:38 pm #

mancity is thru n this will b confirmed after 3hrs.

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ojwang odero 10/12/2014 at 6:39 pm #

mancity 3 roma 2

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