It doesn’t look like it will be a merry Christmas for Pep Guardiola’s Man City this year, as the champions suffered a sixth defeat in eight Premier League outings against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Worryingly, City’s relegation form shows no sign of ending, as they looked more open in Saturday’s defeat than they have in previous matches.
Everton will be the visitors to the Etihad on Boxing Day, and their chances could be aided by their recent showings against table-topping sides, holding Arsenal and Chelsea to goalless draws.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | -290 |
| Draw | +475 |
| Everton | +755 |
Man City have Won Last Three Against Toffees
| Total | Man City | Everton | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 52 | 24 | 17 | 11 |
| Premier League Games | 48 | 22 | 16 | 10 |
| Goals | 131 | 78 | 53 |
Man City boast an excellent record against Everton after winning each of their last three against the Toffees.
Meanwhile, the champions are unbeaten in their last 14 Premier League matches against their opponents on Boxing Day.
Everton haven’t recorded a win at the Etihad since claiming a 2-1 success in December 2010.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.00 Goals @ -105
Man City vs. Everton Key Stats
- Man City have already suffered nine defeats across all competitions this season; Pep Guardiola has only lost more matches in two previous campaigns.
- Everton have kept seven clean sheets in the league since the start of October, the most of any side across Europe’s top five divisions across that period.
Man City Team News
Rodri’s continued absence continues to hinder Man City’s form this term. Meanwhile, Ruben Dias has been ruled out until the middle of February due to a calf issue.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland
Everton Team News
Sean Dyche will have a near fully fit squad to select from on Boxing Day. James Garner is the only player missing for the Toffees, as the midfielder continues to struggle with a back injury.
Possible Lineup
Jordan Pickford (GK); Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Jarrod Branthwaite, Vitaly Mykolenko, Orel Mangala, Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Jack Harrison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dwight McNeil
Man City vs. Everton Prediction
Given Man City’s recent form, it would take a brave bettor happy to take the champions at such a short price on Thursday.
Everton’s defensive record is well worth considering when making a selection, meaning that it could be preferred to take the Toffees on the (+2) spread on Boxing Day.
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