Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Swindon
Match Time & Date:
07/01/2022
21:00
Prediction: 0-3
Man City
Swindon Town and Manchester City face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at County Ground. The Robins are brimming with confidence ahead of Friday’s FA Cup game as they rolled over Northampton 5-2 in their last league match. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Harry McKirdy, who scored four goals at the weekend. Pep Guardiola’s troops, on the other hand, are eyeing their seventh FA Cup trophy.
Man City came from behind to beat Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend, and even though Pep Guardiola should stick to his rotation policy, we are tempted to put our money on Kevin De Bruyne and Co. All Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish, and Kyle Walker are pushing for a start, while pacey winger Riyad Mahrez is on international duty with Algeria. Anyhow, anything but a routine away win would be a major surprise.
Highlighted Player (Jack Payne):
Jack Payne is a Lincoln City midfielder who started his youth career at Southend United. After spending his youth career at Southend, he continued playing for the Seasiders at senior level, scoring 15 goals in 77 appearances in the league.
In the summer of 2016 Payne moved to Huddersfield Town in a three-year deal, making his debut for the Terriers in a 2-1 win over Brentford on August 6, 2016. The English footballer spent a couple of seasons on loan at Oxford United, Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City before signing a permanent deal with Lincoln City on a free transfer.in July 3, 2019.
Jack Payne made his Lincoln debut in a 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley on August 3, 2019. His main position is attacking midfield, but he is used as central midfielder and second striker as well. His preferred foot is left and he wears a No. 10 shirt.
Highlighted Team (Man City):
Manchester City are the lest famous of the two major clubs based in Manchester. The club was founded in 1880, but they have been struggling in the English Premier League in the past. Nonetheless, ever since the club was purchased by Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, the Citizens have been playing an important role in the English top flight.
Manchester City won two Premier League trophies under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini (2011/2012 and 2013/2014), but both managers eventually paid the price for some disappointing results. Man City play their home games at the Etihad Stadium and the stadium capacity is 55,097.
Manchester United are regarded as Manchester City’s biggest rivals and the likes of Kun Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Uwe Rosler, Yaya Toure, Sylvain Distin are some of the most remarkable players that played for the Etihad Stadium outfit. Manchester City have won four Premier League titles and five FA Cup trophies and it has to be noted that they made it to the Champions League semis in the 2015/2016 season.
