Man City vs Watford Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Man City vs Watford taking place? Man City vs Watford will take place on Saturday 23rd April, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Man City vs Watford taking place? Man City vs Watford will take place at Etihad Stadium in Manchester
Where can I get tickets for Man City vs Watford? Ticket information for Man City vs Watford can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Man City vs Watford on in the UK? Man City vs Watford will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Man City vs Watford in the UK? Man City vs Watford cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
MAN CITY
- Man City returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 3-0 victory over Brighton and they have the chance of increase their lead temporarily with title Liverpool not in action until the following day.
- A number of defenders are struggling with injury ahead of this match, with the likes of Nathan Ake, John Stones and Kyle Walker all struggling to be passed fit for this one, although Ruben Dias has suffered no ill-effects on his return from injury.
WATFORD
- A late defeat at the hands of Brentford last time out means that Watford have lost five of their last six Premier League matches and look consigned to relegation with the gap between them and 17th-placed Everton now at seven points.
- A hamstring injury keeps Cucho Hernandez out, whilst defenders Francisco Sierralta and William Troost-Ekong are both doubtful for the trip to Man City despite a return to training.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN CITY
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Edersen; Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko; Gundogan, Fernandinho, Bernardo Silva; Sterling, Jesus, Grealish
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Ake (Injured), Stones (Injured), Walker (Injured)
WATFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Foster; Kiko, Kabasele, Samir, Kamara; Sissoko, Louza, Kucka; Sarr, Joao Pedro, Dennis
UNAVAILABLE: Cucho (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Baah (Injured), Kalu (Injured), Nkoulou (Injured), Sierralta (Injured), Troost-Ekong (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Normally you would expect Man City’s heads to be elsewhere with that all-important Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid looming large, but such is the close nature of this Premier League title race, they simply cannot afford to divert their attention on anyone other than Watford. The strength-in-depth of Pep Guardiola’s squad should see them totally dominate this contest regardless of whether he chooses to rest a couple of players against a Hornets outfit doomed to relegation and having shipped 15 goals across their last six league matches. Back the hosts to triumph by at least two clear goals in this one.
Tip: MAN CITY TO WIN WITH -1 HANDICAP
