Manchester City will take on Everton at the Etihad Stadium as they return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon. Having posted a 2-0 victory over rivals and neighbours Manchester United, Pep Guardiola’s side went into the November international break. Here is our expert guess on Manchester City vs Everton football prediction for the Premier League match of the season.
Team news
Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne has tested positive for COVID-19, and due to illness Jack Grealish may also not be ready in time.
Phil Foden has a chance of making Saturday’s game but he returned from England duty with leg problems.
Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez could also start. Gabriel Jesus may have to play centrally as a result, with Ferran Torres already sidelined.
This weekend, Aymeric Laporte is back from suspension for Manchester City and is back in competition with John Stones to start at centre-back.
Everton
Before the international break, Mason Holgate is suspended after his red card against Tottenham.
While Dominic Calvert-Lewin may not be back for another month, Abdoulaye Doucoure is still one to two weeks away.
After some good displays before the break former City midfielder, Fabian Delph should keep his spot in midfield.
Andre Gomes, Tom Davies and Yerry Mina are also sidelined for the away side.
Manchester City vs Everton Prediction
Before the international break Manchester City bounced back from a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace with an easy 2-0 win over Manchester United. They start the weekend three points behind leaders Chelsea.
Everton is winless in five league matches and has lost three times in that spell. They have only won one of five away league matches this season..
Match Facts
Man City have won their last 8 matches against Everton in all competitions.
Man City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 matches against Everton in all competitions.
Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Everton in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Man City’s last 3 home games (Premier League).
Man City are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches (Premier League).
Everton have failed to win their last 5 matches (Premier League).
Lineup
Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ederson, Cancelo, Laporte, Dias, Walker, Silva, Rodri, Gundogan, Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez
Everton possible starting lineup: Pickford, Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Digne, Townsend, Allan, Delph, Iwobi, Gray, Richarlison
Our Prediction: Manchester City 3 – 0 Everton
