Manchester City have been enjoying the winning habit in the Premier League which is customary at this stage of the season and they have recently leapfrogged Arsenal in the standings. All they need to do is keep winning and they are big odds-on favourite to claim the spoils away at Goodison Park, with Pep Guardiola likely to rotate his team.
With Real Madrid coming to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, we are likely to see a number of changes to the first team although Guardiola will be aware that Everton are scrapping for their lives and the Goodison Park crowd are likely to be fierce in support of a team who produced a big upset when winning 5-1 at the AMEX Stadium.
The Toffees have been in the doldrums for much of the season although we should note that they achieved a 1-0 winning scoreline over Arsenal shortly after Sean Dyche was hired, with the former Burnley boss sure to have a game plan to counteract Erling Haaland. It should also be noted that Everton did get a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
We’re looking forward to a match where Manchester City should expect to be roughed up and it could be a hard-working win against spirited opponents. However, there could be something in backing Everton on the Asian Handicap where the Merseyside outfit can profit with a goal or two start.