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Crystal Palace vs Hull City Match Preview

Crystal Palace vs Hull City – Match Preview

FA Premier League, Selhurst Park, London 12pm

Both teams’ penultimate game of the season is a crucial relegation clash as Marco Silva’s Hull travel to Sam Allardyce’s Crystal Palace.

Premier League survival is worth an astronomical amount to the club themselves, the players in terms of their own career aspirations and also the surround area for the clubs too.
Both Crystal Palace and Hull will be desperate to not be the 3rd team relegated with the already confirmed Middlesbrough and Sunderland.

Hull’s odds-defying 2-0 home defeat against Sunderland last time out has shifted the power into Swansea’s hand in the battle to avoid relegation – especially after The Swans’ win against the same team by the same score-line to move 4 points away from danger this weekend.

The final day opponents for Hull are 2nd place in-waiting Spurs and a 7 goal swing in goal difference against Swansea needed to manoeuvre will surely prove an impossible mountain to climb – especially as a draw in this fixture will see Crystal Palace safe.

A matter of weeks ago it seemed as if Sam Allardyce had dragged Palace to almost certain safety with astonishing victories against Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. Now, however, after losing 3 consecutive matches a defeat to Hull here will see just a solitary point separate The Eagles from both Hull and Swansea going in to the final day of the season.
Pair that with a trip to Old Trafford in waiting and this fixture’s importance is amplified tenfold.

Team News
The Eagles have several key players all struggling for match fitness; with Yohan Cabaye, Scott Dann and James Tomkins all doubts. Andros Townsend is currently also battling to be in contention with an Achilles issue. Joel Ward’s broken nose sustained against Manchester City also leaves him at 50/50.

For Hull – reinvigorated winger Lazar Markovic will be out for the remainder of the season after picking up an ankle injury against Sunderland.
In brighter news; defender Omar Elabdellaoui comes back into the squad after missing 7 matches with a back problem.

Zaha has proven his quality this season with a number of clubs looking to him this summer

Zaha has proven his quality this season with a number of clubs looking to him this summer Photo Credit: skysports.com

Players To Watch 
The two stand-out players for this match will both be wingers; hoping to create moments of magic for their sides.

Despite Palace’s struggles; Wilfried Zaha is undoubtedly enjoying his best season in the top flight and has a brilliant return of 6 goals and 9 assists to show for it in the Premier League – only the elite group of De Bruyne, Sigurdsson, Eriksen, Fabregas and Sanchez have more this campaign. The general disappointment amongst English fans and pundits after Zaha claimed allegiance for Ivory Coast illustrates how highly rated the unpredictable winger is. If the Ivorian plays to his full attacking potential then Hull will be in for an extremely difficult 90 minutes.

Kamil Grosicki will try to keep the Palace defence busy

Kamil Grosicki will try to keep the Palace defence busy photo Credit: teamtalk.com

Kamil Grosicki was brought in by Hull in January in a rather under-the-radar fashion but recent performances have seen the Polish international emerge as one of Marco Silva’s most valuable players. Testament to this is the winger’s recent PFA Fans’ Premier League Player of the Month for April. Grosicki at his best is an out-and-out winger with genuine pace and ability to glide past players and create disruption in the final third. He will be pivotal to Hull confronting their woeful away record and getting a result at Selhurst Park.

Summary
Tensions will be high in this encounter as both sides will be frantically trying to get the much desired result.

It is difficult to call – Hull’s disastrous away record has seen the East Yorkshire club only amass a dire total of 6 points from 18 games all season. Marco Silva’s side’s brilliant home record has unquestionably been the factor that’s given Hull a fighting chance.
On the other hand; Crystal Palace have lost all 3 of their matches against opposition that were in the relegation zone at the time – including a horrendous 4-0 defeat at the hands of bottom side Sunderland.

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Real Madrid vs Sevilla Match Preview

Real Madrid vs Sevilla – Match Preview

La Liga, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid 7pm

 

Real Madrid take on Sevilla at the Bernabeu in La Liga on Sunday night and Zinedine Zidane’s side must win to keep a dream double alive in their last home game of the season.

Real are currently 2nd in the table to Barcelona and though both teams are on 84 points, Barcelona’s head to head form is inferior to the Madrid side. Madrid do have one game in hand against Celta Vigo, which takes place on Wednesday.

If Real can win all three of their remainding fixtures, they will be league champions and Zidane could potentially end the season as the first Real Madrid manager since 1958 to win both the league and Champions League in the same season.

Sevilla have had a good season, with manager Jorge Sampaoli and his men reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League and his side currently 4th in La Liga. Sevilla need just one point to guarantee a Champions League spot for next season.

Team News

Gareth Bale looks set to miss the remainder of the season due to a calf problem. Bale has only made 17 starts for Los Merengues and the Welsh attacker is struggling to be fit for the Champions League final against Juventus in his hometown. Daniel Carvajal could also miss out after suffering a hamstring injury in the Champions League semi final with Atletico Madrid.

Paulo Sarabia will miss the game due to suspension for Sevilla while Vicente Iborra, Adil Rami and Mariano Ferreira are doubtful.

Isco has been in fantastic form for Real Madrid this season

Isco has been in fantastic form for Real Madrid this season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Player to Watch

Isco has filled the void of Gareth Bale in fantastic fashion. The 25 year old Spanish international is usually used as a substitute but whilst Bale has been injured, Isco has scored vital goals that have seen Madrid reach their current standings.

16 starting appearances and 12 from the bench have seen the Spanish midfielder scoring 10 goals in the league and with Isco is such great form, it is hard to doubt who their current ‘Galactico’ is.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 23 goals against Sevilla in all competitions, making  Los Blanquirrojos his favourite side to score against.

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Plumpton – 14th May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from one meeting at Plumpton.
16.15 Plumpton – Olivia Mellett 18th Birthday Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (0-135)
I am not the biggest fan of putting forward big stable runners as the season comes to a close around the National Hunt circuit, however Nicky Henderson’s Baratineur could bounce back to some form that saw him win over course and distance back in February of last year.
The six year old has failed to impress since that maiden win, but his current mark of 124 he should really be exploiting. His first run this year looked really promising when running close at Taunton, but then really disappointed at Market Rasen when he talked off tamely, I think his better than what he is producing so an willing to stick with him.
Ian Williams Sunnytahliatehgan comes into this in good form after wins at Fontwell and Southwell this year. With a 10lb rise to contend with he still could be unstoppable around this company. Martin Smith’s Ossie’s Dream could be danger to all if refreshed from his six week rest.
Was a winner this time last year in a 0-135 here at Plumpton over 21f. 2-2 at the course and would not be surprised to see him go off favourite. I will stick with the selection, should be a good price due to the poor efforts over the past 12 months, let’s just hope the bookies don’t shorten him ridiculously up just because his from the champion trainer.
Baratineur : 1pt each way @ SP (BOG)

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United - Match Preview

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – Match Preview

FA Premier League, White Hart Lane, London 4.30pm

 

It’s the final Premier League match at White Hart Lane; a stadium that has become iconic among English fans for the atmosphere inside as well as being home to one of the best clubs in the league for producing homegrown talent. Manchester United will visit White Hart Lane attempting to be the first away team to win at the ground this campaign; an impressive feat by Pochettino’s men. The visitors are in a tough battle for the top four spots and will face an arduous task to beat this Tottenham side who have won nine of their last ten Premier League matches. Will United ruin White Hart Lane’s farewell match?

Skybet Full Time Result – Manchester United to Win – 4/1

Jose Mourinho will have to line up in a more attacking structure than he usually has this season against the top teams. His defensively-minded tactics has seen his side draw a whopping 14 times this season from 35 matches. In fact, in those 35 matches, there has been under 2.5 goals in 23 of them; an uninspiring stat for a club built on scoring goals and winning titles. Will this match be another Mourinho bore-fest?

Skybet Under/Over 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 goals in 90 mins – 4/5

Kyle Walker may be on his way out of Spurs at the end of the season

Kyle Walker may be on his way out of Spurs at the end of the season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has no fresh injury worries ahead of the White Hart Lane’s send off.

Ben Davies will likely continue filling in for Danny Rose at left-back, who is still recovering from injury. Whilst the out-of-form Kyle Walker could be side-lined among the midst of summer exit rumours to add to his torrid form. Will the Tottenham defence be able to hold out one more time at White Hart Lane?

Skybet To Keep a Clean Sheet – Tottenham – 6/5

With Jose Mourinho admitting he’s turned his focus to winning the Europa League, it is rumoured he could field another under-strength side.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcus Rojo, Luke Shaw, Ashley Young and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are all still unavailable for Manchester United due to injury.

With a depleted attack, Henrikh Mhkitaryan has become a key figure In Manchester United’s bid for a top four finish. The Armenian’s close dribbling and unpredictable nature could cause problems for the Tottenham defence.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's pace and skill could cause Spurs problems

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pace and skill could cause Spurs problems Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Henrikh Mhkitaryan to Score Anytime – 7/2

White Hart Lane has been home to Tottenham for over 117 years, it will be sad to see the ground host its last 90 minutes of Premier League football on Sunday. All Tottenham fans will be hoping for a fairy-tale finish at the Lane with a win over the league’s most successful ever club, Manchester United.

Skybet Full Time Result – Tottenham to Win – 4/6

 

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Huddersfield vs Sheffield Wednesday - Match Preview

Huddersfield vs Sheffield Wednesday – Match Preview

Skybet Championship Semi Final, 1st Leg, John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield 12pm

 

The Championship play-offs are amongst us with Huddersfield hosting Sheffield Wednesday in the first leg of their semi-final tie. It will be tight and tense just like any play-off match and heroes will be made in these matches and both squads have players capable of creating magical moments.

Huddersfield are entering the tie in uncharacteristic form, having lost their last two matches to Cardiff and relegation survivalists, Birmingham City. ‘The Terriers’ scored 56 goals and conceded 58 goals in 46 matches; the leakiest defence in the top six. David Wagner’s side were tipped to be placed well into the bottom half of the table at the start of the season. However, they’ve defied the odds and fought at the top end of the table for most of the season. Will the home advantage see Huddersfield take the lead on aggregate before a trip to Hillsborough in the second leg?

Skybet Full Time Result – Huddersfield to Win – 13/10

The visitors have been in great form since the beginning of April, having won six of their previous eight Championship matches; the latest being a 2-1 loss to fellow play-off contenders, Fulham. In terms of play-offs, ‘the Owls’ will be looking to redeem their efforts from last season after they lost 1-0 to Hull in the play-off final. After injecting money into their squad, they look as if they could one-up their performance from last season and gain Premier League football for their club. However, a visit to the John Smith Stadium is the first obstacle to overcome.

Skybet Full Time Result – Sheff Wed to Win – 21/10

Team News

Huddersfield boss, David Wagner, will have near enough a full-strength squad to choose from, after controversially resting a load of players in the run-in to this two-legged tie.

First choice goalkeeper and Liverpool loanee, Danny Ward, is unavailable for selection as he is serving a ban for the red card he received against Cardiff. Could a fresh face in goal spell trouble for the Huddersfield defence?

Huddersfield goalkeeper Danny Ward is suspended for the 1st leg

Huddersfield goalkeeper Danny Ward is suspended for the 1st leg Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet To Score – Sheff Wed to Score 2+ Goals – 9/4

Sheffield Wednesday boss, Carlos Carvahal, will have to make do without Gary Hooper who is still side-lined with a hamstring injury.

This untimely injury could come to a cost for Wednesday, however they hope he will be fit in time for the final should they qualify. Will Sheffield Wednesday’s key attacker, Fernando Forestieri, be able to grab himself a goal whilst their striking options are limited?

Fernando Forestieri will try to unlock the Huddersfield defence

Fernando Forestieri will try to unlock the Huddersfield defence Photo Credit@ skysports.com

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Fernando Forestieri to score anytime – 2/1

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Saturday 13th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -13th May 2017 -Lingfield 2.30pm -Betfred Derby Trial Stakes (Listed)

Zamfir – 10/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 13th May 2017 -Ascot 3.25pm -Club Godolphin EBF ‘Breeders’ Series’ Fillies’ Handicap

Aristocratic – 9/2 – 2pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 13th May 2017 -Lingfield 4.50pm – betfred.com Handicap

Pastoral Player – 13/2 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 13th May 2017 -Nottingham 5pm – Download The App Dg Cars Handicap

Getgo – 11/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Notes

Plenty with chances today with trials taking place for future race entries. My selections are at the smallest stakes as it could be a trappy day and have looked for a few outsiders that could run well. I think Pastoral Player will have a good chance seeing as Hughie Morrison’s stable are in good heart at the moment.

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Fulham vs Reading - Match Preview

Fulham vs Reading – Match Preview 

Skybet Championship, Craven Cottage, Fulham 5.30pm

 

The Championship play-offs commence as 6th play 3rd – Fulham v Reading – with both teams eager and confident of play-off glory to enter the promised land of the Premier League.

Both sides can reflect on stellar seasons in an extremely difficult division under likeable managers Slavisa Jokanovic and Jaap Stam respectively – but will have their sights firmly set on each other’s teams and the path to Wembley come kick-off.

Fulham are the side that come into the fixture in better form, just. The Cottagers have won 5 of their last 6 matches compared to Reading’s 4 victories in the same period.
This late resurgent run from The Whites paired with Leeds’ simultaneous meltdown allowed Jokanovic’s men to claim the final play-off spot as their own – finishing in 6th with style with a 5 point lead over the Yorkshire club.
However; the team finishing in 6th place in the Championship has only been promoted just once in the last 11 seasons – Blackpool in 2009/10 – so Fulham will be up against it to achieve their goals.

Surprisingly, Reading have the 5th worst goal difference away from home in the entire division; not helped by remarkable defeats such as the 5-0 loss in this very fixture in December. Stam will do everything he can to eliminate that level of performance; especially after a similar display in a 7-1 humiliation at Norwich City just a few weeks ago.

Despite this Reading have had the most consistent season in the Championship outside of the runaway top 2 of Newcastle and Brighton – The Royals’ 4 points gap ahead of Sheffield Wednesday in 4th suggests as much. Having the 2nd best home form in the league (with a division leading tally of just home defeats) is a large part of that and as long as Reading take a decent result away from Craven Cottage they will be confident of progressing.

Reading will be hoping to rectify the heartbreak of their last campaign too – a 4-2 defeat against Swansea in the 2010/11 play-off final will undoubtedly live vividly in the memories of Royals’ fans.

Team News
Fulham have a fully fit squad bar the exception of defenders Michael Madi and Ragnar Sigurdsson; the former treating an ankle injury and the latter a hamstring problem. Jokanovic also expects both to miss the return leg but is hopeful of the pair’s return should Fulham make it to the final.

Reading are nearly fully firing with captain Paul McShane (calf) and midfielder Joey van den Berg (hamstring) both returning to play 45 minutes against Burton. Despite missing that match with a groin injury; Gareth McCleary is set to return. Both Stephen Quinn and Deniss Rakels are also fighting to be in contention. Callum Harriott is ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Tom Cairney has been in fantastic form for Fulham this season

Tom Cairney has been in fantastic form for Fulham this season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Players to Watch
Tom Cairney has been one of the Championship’s outstanding midfielders this season. His performances this campaign convinced Scotland manager Gordon Strachan to give Cairney his first international cap. A switch to central midfield had provided Cairney with the freedom to be an effective creative force and Fulham’s No.10 has duly obliged with 11 assists in the league this campaign. Add that tally to the 12 goals that Cairney has provided and Reading will undoubtedly have highlighted the Scottish international as a key threat to nullify.

Yann Kermorgant's goals have Reading in a fine position for promotion

Yann Kermorgant’s goals have Reading in a fine position for promotion Photo Credit: skysports.com

Reading’s Yann Kermogant may be 35 years of age but his influence on the pitch has not diminished; 18 goals in a brilliant season have helped fire The Royals to a brilliant 3rd place finish in the league. Much to the dismay of Reading fans the forward has confirmed his intentions to retire at the end of the 2017/18 season but will be remembered fondly – the Frenchman has found the net 9 times in his last 9 appearances including crucial winners against Burton Albion and play-off rivals Leeds.

 

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Stoke City vs Arsenal - Match Preview

Stoke City vs Arsenal – Match Preview

FA Premier League, Britannia Stadium, Stoke 5.30pm

 

Stoke come into this game knowing they are safe for another season in the Premier League while Arsenal have hit form in the past week and are still attempting to break into the Champions League places.

Team News

Mark Hughes has no new injury concerns as long term absentees, Ibrahim Affellay and Stephen Ireland are still out. Saido Berahino could make a start after being on the substitute bench in the last game. Johnathan Walters, Peter Crouch and Mame Biram Diouf are all vying for a starting place up front.

Arsenal look to be without centre back Laurent Koscielny again, but will be assessed prior to the game. Alex Oxalde – Chamberlain should be fit after coming off with a hamstring injury in the win against Southampton midweek.

Ryan Shawcross can keep the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Oliver Giroud quiet on his day

Ryan Shawcross can keep the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Oliver Giroud quiet on his day Photo Credit: skysports.com

Players to Watch

Ryan Shawcross will be looking to keep the likes of Oliver Giroud and Alexis Sanchez quiet on the day. The centre back is a huge presence for The Potters and his strength and positional play could play a part in keeping Giroud out in the aerial battle.

Aaron Ramsey has been key for Arsenal in the last two games, providing the balance needed in the heart of midfield. His awareness to spot a pass and his supporting runs into the box provide a real threat to the opposition.

Aaron Ramsey has been key to Arsenal's revival

Aaron Ramsey has been key to Arsenal’s revival Photo Credit: skysports.com

Stoke Manager Mark Hughes is unbeaten in his last 8 home Premier League matches against the Gunners, winning 5 and drawing 3. A run that extends to his former managerial clubs Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham and QPR.

Arsenal have not beaten Stoke away in 6 games, drawing 3 and losing 3.

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Horse Racing Preview – Ascot & Haydock – 13th May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Haydock and Ascot respectively. Beaten by a short head in the big race at Chester yesterday, rounded off with a poor showing of the night selection.

 

16.20 Haydock – Pertemps Network Conditions Stakes (6f)

Very competitive contest that see’s John Gosden’s Waady at the head of the market. Last season’s Scurry Stakes and Coral Charge winner was not disgraced around pattern company with a good effort when a close third finish in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes.

Fifth place finish in the Group 1 Kings Stand, he has shown consistency of form despite getting into the winning enclosure. He looks a horse for courses with four of his five career wins all coming at Sandown, has been pencilled in to run in the Kings Stand again and has won in the past when going fresh.

Bryan Smarts Mythmaker ran some good races in defeat last year and was a winner over course and distance two seasons ago in a 0-85 handicap. This is his first return to turf since finishing mid division in the Coral Sprint Trophy.

Haydock can catch you out, especially trying to come off a quick pace, best place to be is on the front end which Mythmaker is very capable of setting his own fractions.

The one I have opted for though is Ed Walkers Aeolus who is on a two year long losing streak, his last win came at Gosforth Park when landing the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes.

Course and distance winner three years ago when he landed Listed Sandy Lanes Stakes. Was seen running on this card last season when a good fifth in the Listed Spring Trophy over 7f a trip that saw him out.

Looked out classed on seasons reappearance in the Group 3 Abernant Stakes at Newmarket, this drop in class should give him a good chance of going close.

Aeolus : 1pt each way @ 11/2 (BOG)

16.35 Ascot -Totepoolliveinfo.com Novices Stakes (5f)

Charlie Appleby’s colt Aqabah will have to live up to his juvenile price tag of $550,000, the son of Exchange Rate is just another one of those big purchases made by Godolphin this year, he has no current big engagements pencilled in for the season, so it could be worth seeing what they have with William Buick booked.

Cardsharp made a pleasing debut when easily winning at Brighton. Al Maktoum owned son of Lonhro will have to step up to take on some good opposition here as I was not really taken by why he beat on debut.

At a valuable price Haddaf representing James Tate put in a good debut shift when runner up to Never Back Down at Leicester. Back in third was Dragons Tail who franked the form this week at Chester emphatically.

Tom Dascombe’s Dragon Pulse colt looks the pick on form and with an advantage of a previous run two weeks ago and should be feared, but Godolphin’s juveniles are in good form this early into the season, so I am expecting a big run.

Aqabah : 2pt win @ 6/4 (BOG)

17.25 Haydock  – Pertemps Network Handicap (0-95)

Without a doubt I cannot bank against Richard Hannon’s Devil Bridge in this. I put him forward last season as one of my top five to watch when making the transition phase. His has become very consistent for me despite not winning more then he should as a juvenile

His current run this year when runner up at Ripon was needed, a performer that gets a still 9f at most venues and at 12/1 it’s a shame it has turned into a race with only seven runners, but I have to stick with him even though there are some big looking improver’s in the race.

Leaders Legacy got off the mark at the second attempt at Epsom, he was a blog winner for me and even though he did it comfortably by four lengths I am not convinced the drop in trip is going to do him any favours.

Marco Botti’s Manderin was another that got off the mark at the second attempt at Newcastle, the runner up has ran well again finishing a good second at Windsor. Richard Hannon also trains the likely favourite in this in The Grape Escape who ran a close third on his return when third in the Esher Cup.

His slight drop in trip might help his cause, but for me he looked a 9f performer, so honestly, I am hoping Devils Bridge is not being used to benefit his other entry and experience prevails

Devils Bridge : 1pt each way @ 12/1 (BOG)

 

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Manchester City vs Leicester City - Match Preview

Manchester City vs Leicester City – Match Preview

FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium, Manchester 12.30pm

 

Manchester City host current Premier League champions, Leicester City, this Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. City will look to leapfrog Liverpool who are currently occupying third in the Premier League; one point above ‘the Sky Blues’. A draw will see Pep Guardiola’s men jump to third as they have a superior goal difference to their northern neighbours.

As for the visitors, they have won their previous two matches away at West Brom and at home to Watford which has seen them enter the top half of the table. A win for the visitors could see them overtake their midlands rivals, West Brom, if they fail to get any points in their Friday night football clash with Chelsea. There have been over 2.5 goals in 22 of Leicester’s 35 Premier League matches this campaign, will it become 23 matches with over 2.5 goals this Saturday?

Skybet Under/Over 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 Goals in 90 mins – 4/11

Sergio Aguero will face a late fitness test before the game

Sergio Aguero will face a late fitness test before the game Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

Pep Guardiola is without some star-men for the match this Saturday. Claudio Bravo and Ilkay Gundogan are both unavailable with their long-term injuries.

Sergio Aguero and John Stones will both face fitness tests before the match for their injuries which could leave Guardiola in a tough spot with team selection. If the two are declared unfit, will Manchester City still overcome the current champions?

Skybet Full Time Result – Manchester City to Win – 1/4

Leicester City manager, Craig Shakespeare, could face a big issue with his defensive options as his squad has taken a big blow following Wes Morgan’s injury. Robert Huth is doubtful with a foot problem which could leave Shakespeare depleted of his defensive options.

Defensive midfielder, Danny Drinkwater, will also miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury. Will the lack of defensive options for Shakespeare prove too much against a clinical Manchester City attack?

Danny Drinkwater will miss the remainder of the season with a thigh injury

Danny Drinkwater will miss the remainder of the season with a thigh injury Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet To Score – Manchester City To Score 2+ Goals – 1/5

With the race for Champions League qualification heating up, Guardiola’s men will be looking to this fixture as a ‘must-win’ match. A win would leave their European qualification bid in their own hands. Meanwhile, Leicester will be aiming for a top eight finish after the dreadful performances and relegation worries they had before Shakespeare was appointed. Liverpool and Manchester United will be hoping for a slip-up from Manchester City, but will their class shine through to help them gain Champions League football next year?

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