Manchester City - Stoke City (8 March 2017) forecast, Premier League
Manchester City - Stoke City (8 March 2017) forecast, Premier LeagueManchester City and Stoke City go against each other in the postponed match of the English Premier League. The game will be played on 08.03.2017g. (Wednesday) at 22:00 local time on Itihad Stadium.
Manchester City won 2: 0 away to Sunderland at the weekend. It was the fourth consecutive victory for citizens in the Premier League. However, Pep Guardiola's men remain in third place with a total of 55 points, far behind leaders Chelsea. Match with Stoke City is less about Manchester City and must be won at all costs to stay even minimal chances for the title.
Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Zhezus are permanently injured in the camp of citizens. Nicolas Otamendi get a break against Sunderland, but will now return as a partner of John Stones in central defense. Pablo Zabaleta did will replace Bakary Sagna at right-back as part of rotations that provides Pep Guardiola. Kevin De Bruyne also remained on the bench against Sunderland and now will replace Yaya Toure in midfield. Up front in the absence of injured Gabriel Zhezus without competition is Sergio Aguero.
Stoke won 2: 0 against Middlesbrough at the weekend. So potters gathered 35 points and established themselves in the first half of the Premier League table. The visit of Itihad Stadium is a bonus for the boys of Mark Hughes, and they will try to confuse the accounts of the hosts.
Stephen Ayrland and Jack Batland are permanently injured in the camp of Stoke City. More minor issues that will also take them out of the match on Itihad have Jonathan Walters and Xherdan Shaqiri. Up front, rest can get Peter Crouch in the game to see Side Beraino.
Manchester City makes traditionally effective matches their stadium. Stoke City did not have long team that relies solely on a strong defense. We expect double-edged game on Wednesday night, which fall at least three goals.