‘I reckon’… Chris Sutton says he knows what Everton will do against Manchester City this weekend 

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-02-09 17:30:00

Former English striker Chris Sutton has expressed his opinion on Everton’s strategy as they head into an upcoming game in the Premier League against Manchester City. The City team commenced the game with a victory over Brentford on Monday night. Everton’s previous league game was a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, where they came from behind twice to grab a point at Goodison Park. As the two teams prepare to compete at the Etihad Stadium the next afternoon, one expert has weighed in on how the away side will approach the game to secure a positive result. Sutton shared his thoughts in his most recent column for BBC Sport, where he previewed all of the weekend’s Premier League matches.

Sutton opines that Everton’s approach would involve trying to preserve the game and utilize counter-attacks, as well as threats from set-pieces. He believes that the opposing team, Manchester City, will win comfortably. Despite the fact that Everton are currently in the bottom three, Sutton believes that City’s next three matches against Crystal Palace, Brighton, and West Ham are more likely to yield points for Everton rather than the upcoming match against Manchester City.

Everton, although they have played an extra league game, have conceded only five more goals than City. Regardless of their position in the relegation zone, it is clear why Sutton believes the team will focus on a defensive strategy, hoping to hold back City’s attacking prowess. However, with City having more shots on target and goal-creating actions than any other team in the league, Sutton believes Everton will face difficulty in preventing the home team from scoring.

Sutton’s predictions have prompted much discussion about the possible approaches and strategies of both Everton and Manchester City. With both teams aiming for positive outcomes, the match at Etihad Stadium promises to be an exciting one to watch.

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