Everton vs Man City: Preview






Everton:-
Everton will   without Phil Jagielka (ankle), Tim Howard (back) and Tony Hibbert (calf) as the Blues welcome the current Premier League champions to Goodison Park.



Last outing: Everton 0-3 Wigan
Last six: LDLWWL
The Blues will be looking for an instant comeback following Saturday's FA Cup exit at the hands of Wigan. Consecutive home victories against Oldham and Reading prior to the Latics' visit should give them confidence at Goodison. In addition, the Blues have won six and lost just one of the last eight contests with City on Goodison Park


Man City:-
Meanwhile, Man City, striker Sergio Aguero could make a comeback from a knee injury in Saturday's game, but former Everton player  Jack Rodwell will be out due to hamstring injury. Defenders Maicon and Micah Richards both will not be able to take part in a thrilling encounter due to Knee Injury, but Captain Vincent Kompany could make a comeback on Weekend.

Last outing: Manchester City 5-0 Barnsley
Last six: DLWWWW
City Defeated Barnsley in the FA Cup last weekend, Roberto Mancini's side emerge to be verdict their goal scoring touch of last season. With four consecutive clean sheets in all competitions and 12 goals scored in last four  games, the City focal point will be on avoiding another defeat against their Rivals.
 Last Meeting Between both Teams:
Everton 1  Manchester City 1, 1st December 2012.
Everton comprehensive their impressive record at the Etihad Stadium as they battled to a deserved draw against champions Manchester City last December.  Carlos Tevez scored on a plenty and leveled score, before that Fellani” Belgian” used his thigh to deflect the ball past Joe Hart on 33.
 
Some Important stats about this match are:
If Everton will score Two goals on Saturday, it would take their goals tally to 600 at home in BPL.
If
Leon Osman is named in the First 11, it will make his 300th start for Everton in all competitions. And It will be the a great achievement for Osman.






Players To Watch: Marouane Fellaini will be key to Everton’s success, the Belgium international has  played very superbly so far this season and with his fine goal scoring form making him Everton’s top goal scorer, scored seven overall. His 83% passing accuracy shows how important he is in helping Everton control the midfield.
Meanwhile Carlos Tevez nettled 17 goals so far for City. The Argentine will be looking to take advantage of Baines’ absence this weekend.

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