Crystal Palace v MAN CITY – The PREVIEW: City’s Probable Team
5 Apr
Pablo Zabaleta’s newfound parenthood, with son Asier born on Saturday, may keep him out of this encounter. If that were to be the case, then Bacary Sagna would step in to the side. Eliaquim Mangala is expected to feature alongside Vincent Kompany, with Gael Clichy edging out Aleks Kolarov on the left.
Manuel Pellegrini is able to call upon a fully-fit squad, so matters become more complicated in midfield and attack. For right or wrong, Yaya Touré is certain to start, with Fernando, Frank Lampard and Fernandinho vying for one place, and Samir Nasri, Jesus Navas and James Milner battling for another spot. Wilfried Bony should get the nod ahead of Edin Dzeko.
Here is the side Pellegrini could select:
Referee: Michael Oliver.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 – 2 MAN CITY – It has become a cliché to state what a difficult fixture it is to travel to Selhurst Park, but it is often said for a reason. With a passionate home support close to the pitch and adopting the status of battling underdogs, Palace will snap into tackles and make life tough for City.
City are a tempting 8/1 to win with the scoreline predicted above.
Yet, taking that passion out of the equation, we have the quality needed to get the result. If we click as an attacking force, we’ll be fine. This may well be one of those City games when you know the outcome after five minutes.
you know, i have a feeling jovetic will be given a chance after impressing in his last Cameo. Currently he is better than dzeko and nasri
Can we trust the Chilean answer to Stuart Pearce with the needed rebuilding?
He has no record of success other than last year and his team this year has disappointed in Europe, Premier League and went out of both domestic cups meekly to substandard sides. Adios Manuel buena suerte con Wigan