Manchester City are still playing in all the tournaments they have participated in. In addition to the Carabao Cup championship, the arenas they are competing in are still in an important stage. Just one stumble could mean a full season.
Man City are going through a very convincing series of matches with 6 consecutive wins in all competitions. If counting in the Premier League alone, they have had 5 consecutive matches with 3 full points. Man City will return to the arena next week, so they will have to make careful calculations in this match.
There are only 9 more rounds left and although it cannot be denied the difficult nature, the task of absolute victory is not completely impossible for Man City's class. It all started with a home stadium stadium stadium stadium stadium stadium stadium stadium at the Etihad this weekend.
Pep is having a headache with the force issue. Key player Kevin De Bruyne has just joined the list of injured players. Man City's recent Premier League wins have also been quite difficult. Pep is having to calculate the most carefully to ensure the reconnaissance force in many different arenas. Up to now, those options are quite effective.
On the other side of the front line, Watford are probably quite confident in their position. With 43 points, the bees' task of staying in the league is considered a success. Facing Man City at the Etihad, Watford did not have to play too aggressively. They need the necessary calculations for the next rounds.
Furthermore, in recent confrontations, Watford has been completely outclassed. The Manchester blue team has had 6 consecutive victories in the most recent clashes between both teams.
Man City will meet Schalke next week, a match that is probably extremely important for Pep Guardiola's army. Because in addition, the Champions League is still Man City's most important goal this season.
Expected lineup:
Man City: Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Otamendi, Zinchenko, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero, Sane.
Watford: Foster; Janmaat, Mariappa, Cathcart, Masina; Hughes, Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra; Deulofeu, Deney.
Score prediction: 2-0