Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Preston
Match Time & Date:
24/09/2019
02:45 PM
Prediction: 1-2
Man City
After crushing Watford 8-0 in their last league match, Manchester City will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Preston in the League Cup last 32 on Tuesday evening. The Citizens have been scoring goals for fun in all competitions this season and despite the fact that coach Pep Guardiola is likely to mix the squad against Preston, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the high-flying Premier League side.
Gabriel Jesus is likely to be recalled to the starting line-up and we are positive that the Brazil international is going to make life difficult for the opposition defenders. The Lilywhites have been in a fine form in the English top flight of late, but Man City are likely to pose a much bigger threat for the hosts than their previous rivals. In their last meeting in a competitive match the Citizens emerged triumphant (3-1).
Highlighted Player (Tom Clarke):
Tom Clarke is a defender who plays for Preston North End. He used to play for Huddersfield Town, Halifax (loan), Bradford City (loan) and Leyton Orient (loan) in the past and in May, 2013 he joined the Lilywhites.
On 5 August, 2013 Clarke scored the winner for Preston against Blackpool and it has to be noted that it was his only second appearance for the club. Tom is Nathan Clarke’s brother and his main position is centre back. However, the Preston footballer is capable of playing as both left and right back as well. Tom Clarke played for England U18 and U19 teams and he scored one goal for the national team at international youth level.
Clarke won Football League One play-offs on two occasions. He did it with Huddersfield Town in 2012 and with Preston in 2015. He made 35 appearances for the Lilywhites in the 2015/2016 Championship campaign, but he failed to find the net.
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.
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