Manchester City is gradually getting into the familiar cycle.The defending champion is in very good form at this important stage.The recent Carabao Cup championship further affirms the strength of coach Pep Guardiola's team.
Man City is now only 1 point behind Liverpool in the Premier League rankings. This fragile gap can change at any time.
In the previous 7 matches against the home team, Man City have won all. Of those, they have won 6 matches by a margin of 2 goals or more. In their last 10 matches, Pep's team has won 8 times. Of those, they won 5 matches by a margin of 2 goals or more. away from home, they have also won 6/7 of their most recent matches. Of those, they have won 4 matches by a margin of 2 goals or more.
Man City is playing very densely, Pep has often rotated the squad recently. It is also necessary to mention injuries to key players such as Laporte and Fernandinho. However, the remaining players are all very good.
Bournemouth are currently going through a series of bad matches after playing well in the first part of the season. In the previous 7 matches against Man City, they have lost 7 times.
Perhaps home advantage for Bournemouth to be more confident when hosting Man City. Bournemouth have been unbeaten in their last three home games (W2 D1) and in those three, they beat Chelsea 4-0.
The round in which Liverpool will have the Derby with Everton signals a recovery with less fear. Pep and his students will make the most of this opportunity.
Force information:
Bournemouth: Lewis Cook, Francis, Wilson, Stanislas and Steve Cook are injured and Lerma is suspended. Solanke is not at his best.
Man City: Bravo, Laporte and Fernandinho are injured while Mendy, John Stones and Jesus are doubtful to play. Fabian Delph is out.
Expected lineup:
Bournemouth (4-4-2): Boruc; Clyne, Mepham, Nathan Ake, Adam Smith; Brooks, Gosling, Surman, Fraser; King, Mousset.
Man City (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Zinchenko; Bernardo Silva, Gundogan, David Silva; Sterling, Sane, Aguero.
Score prediction: 1-3
