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Published on 2024-02-09 16:30:00
In his latest article for Sportskeeda, Paul Merson shared his prediction for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium. With City coming off a 3-1 victory against Brentford on Monday night, Merson believes that they will secure another win and go to the top of the league standings.
Despite Everton’s current position in the league table, Merson predicts that they will make it hard for teams to beat them. However, he still sees a Manchester City win, citing their recent run of nine successive victories across all competitions.
City currently sit 30 points and 16 places ahead of Everton in the league table, along with scoring 28 more goals than the Toffees. These statistics support Merson’s prediction of a home win for City on Saturday.
However, Everton has shown resilience, recently coming back from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. This suggests that they could present a tough challenge for the home team.
Nonetheless, a victory for City would see them go to the top of the table, making it a priority for the club to secure three points.
Merson’s prediction sets the stage for an exciting matchup between these two teams, with City hoping to continue their winning streak and Everton aiming to play spoiler.
With both teams having plenty at stake, this Premier League clash promises to be an intriguing contest. Fans and pundits alike will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of this highly-anticipated match.
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