Everton vs Manchester City: Top-Five Battle at Goodison Park

English Premier League  -  Everton VS Manchester City
Match Time:19-04-2025 22:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Manchester City will look to solidify their position in the Premier League's top five as they visit Goodison Park to face Everton. Their last encounter with the Toffees in December ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Team Analysis:
Everton, who were just one point above the Premier League relegation zone when David Moyes replaced Sean Dyche in January, have made a remarkable recovery. Under Moyes, they are now 17 points clear of the bottom three and could secure their top-flight survival with five games remaining, following their upcoming match against Manchester City. Since Moyes' arrival, Everton has earned 21 points, with five wins, six draws, and just two losses. Their most recent victory was a surprise 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest.
On the other hand, Manchester City faced a challenging start against Crystal Palace last weekend, falling 2-0 behind early. However, they made a stunning comeback, winning 5-2, largely thanks to the performance of Kevin De Bruyne. This victory strengthened their chances of securing a Champions League spot for next season.

Player Situation:
Everton's Jesper Lindstrom, on loan from Napoli, may have played his last match for the team after undergoing a hernia surgery. He is joined on the injury list by Orel Mangala (knee) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring). Dwight McNeil, recovering from a knee injury, could potentially start over Jack Harrison. Carlos Alcaraz might again come off the bench, while Beto could return to the starting lineup, replacing Armando Broja.
For Manchester City, Ederson has aggravated a groin injury and will join several other players, including Rodri, Nathan Ake, John Stones, and Erling Haaland, on the sidelines. Phil Foden and Manuel Akanji are back in training and will be assessed before the match. Stefan Ortega is expected to replace Ederson in goal. Guardiola might make defensive changes, with Matheus Nunes pushing for a start at right-back and Abdukodir Khusanov potentially returning at center-back. Bernardo Silva, who scored in the previous match against Everton, could return to midfield, with De Bruyne and Omar Marmoush potentially joined by Savinho or Jeremy Doku in attack.

Result Prediction:
Everton have turned Goodison Park into a tough venue for opponents, recently earning points against top teams like Liverpool, Man United, West Ham, and Arsenal. Their win at Forest has also boosted their confidence ahead of facing Manchester City. While City may struggle against Everton's strong defense, Guardiola’s attackers could secure a win if they perform well in attack, making for a potentially close match.

Predicted Result: Everton 1-2 Manchester City