We will be very high on confidence as we were able to bounce back after our 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge with a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday which turned out to be a footballing spectacle.Looking to stay top of the league at Christmas it is a must win game for Manchester City.
In terms of the team news, Kolarov is out Clichy has served his one match ban as it was two yellows and not a direct red against Arsenal on Sunday meaning he is available to start and most likely will start despite Pablo Zabaleta putting in a fantastic performance in Clichy's absence.Micah Richards appeared to have picked up a
knock during the recent victory over Arsenal, and Pablo Zabaleta could
play at right-back if the Englishman is unable to make a full recovery. Mario Balotelli having just played on Sunday has been on great form but I expect Roberto Mancini to do some rotation and give Edin Dzeko the nod for this match.Aside from that the usual starters Hart, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Yaya, Barry, Nasri, Silva, Aguero and Balotelli are all fit for this match.My predicted lineup for the match is:
Milner-Aguero-Silva
De Jong-Yaya
Clichy-Lescott-Kompany-Richards
Hart
Etherington-Whitehed-Palacios-Pennant
Wilson-Hutt-Woodgate-Shotton
Sorensen
My Prediction: Manchester City [2-1] Stoke City
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