Manchester City will look to end their torrid run when they face Everton in their next Premier League match on Thursday.
It was yet another disappointing performance from Pep Guardiola’s side as they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in their previous league outing, their ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions.
Everton, on the other hand, put up another defensive masterclass as they held second-placed Chelsea to a goalless draw at home in their last Premier League game.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man City vs. Everton live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier league match in UK:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in UK. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime Video, which has partnered up with TNT this season. Fans can watch the game for FREE using the 30-day free trial option on Amazon Prime Video.
What time does Man City vs. Everton kick off in UK?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England and kicks off on Thursday, December 26 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Man City vs. Everton lineups, team news
City will be without Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake until at least early January, and the loss of John Stones at halftime of the defeat to Villa leaves them looking very light in terms of defensive options.
Goalkeeper Ederson missed the Villa Park trip — Guardiola said he did “not feel good” — and Matheus Nunes is also a doubt, so City’s starting lineup could look more than a little makeshift.
Kevin De Bruyne did not get off the bench last time out, so he could be thrown in from the start here. Rico Lewis could move into midfield to give the tired-looking Ilkay Gundogan a rest.
Man City predicted XI (3-2-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol — Lewis, Kovacic — Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Grealish — Haaland
Injured: Rodri (knee), Bobb (leg), Dias (muscle), Ake (thigh), Stones (foot), Ederson (illness), Nunes (knock)
Suspended: None
Sean Dyche said last week that Timothy Iroegbunam and James Garner were “behind the curve” in their recoveries, and neither is likely to return until mid-January.
Dwight McNeil could be back after sitting out the Chelsea draw with a knee issue, although Dyche will be wary of rushing him back too early. Armando Broja will be available after being ineligible to face his parent club last time out.
Everton predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko — Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure — Harrison, Calvert-Lewin, Ndiaye
Injured: Iroegbunam (ankle), Garner (back), McNeil (knee, doubt)
Suspended: None
Man City vs. Everton Prediction
Manchester City haven’t lost at home to Everton in the Premier League since 2010. Moreover, they have won 16 of their last 27 meetings against the Toffees.
However, anything can happen with the run City are on. Sean Dyche has shown this season he can set up his team to nullify the best-attacking sides in the league, and Guardiola’s side have been toothless in front of goal in recent weeks. They are still the favourites on paper and could eke out a close win.
- Prediction: Man City 2-1 Everton
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Thursday, December 26
- Man City vs. Everton – 12:30 p.m.
- Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace – 3:00 p.m.
- Chelsea vs. Fulham – 3:00 p.m.
- Newcastle vs. Aston Villa – 3:00 p.m.
- Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur – 3:00 p.m.
- Southampton vs. West Ham – 3:00 p.m.
- Wolves vs. Man United – 5:30 p.m.
- Liverpool vs. Leicester – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 27
- Brighton vs. Brentford – 7:30 p.m.
- Arsenal vs. Ipswich – 8:15 p.m..
