Manchester City are preparing to host Everton at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League this weekend. While the Citizens are struggling badly with their form, the Toffees have shown solidy by extract draws against the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea in their previous two outings.
Manchester City vs Everton: Talking Tactics
Pep Guardiola is likely to field a 4-1-4-1 formation with the hope of controlling the team better. He will ask his men to attack more aggressively and create as many chances as possible. He needs his side to win this game anyhow.
Sean Dyche will probably opt for a 4-3-3 lineup and command his warriors to defend deeply like they have done in the previous two games. However, he attackers will look for transition opportunities to hit the opponents on the counter attack.
Manchester City
John Stones (foot), Ruben Dias (muscle), Oscar Bobb, and Rodri (ACL) are sidelined while Ederson is a doubt due to illness.
Manchester City Predicted XI
Ortega; Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Everton
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Idrissa Gueye of Everton celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brentford FC at Goodison Park on April 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Everton
Ashley Young (suspended) is suspended while Dwight McNeil is still doubtful. However, Armando Broja is available again.
Everton Predicted XI
Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin
Key Men
Manchester City
In the absence of Rodri, Mateo Kovačić becomes a vital member as his side need someone to control the tempo of the game. On the other hand, Kevin de Bruyne has the ability to make a difference.
Everton
Jordan Pickford is the leading runner for golden gloves in the Premier League and his role is unquestionable. On the attacking front, Abdoulaye Doucouré can be useful in this fixture.