Manchester City fans couldn't be happier with Pep Guardiola as he named what many consider his strongest side against Crystal Palace.
25.02.2022 - 12:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Manchester City suffered their first Premier League defeat since October against Spurs last weekend, a result that breathed new life into a title 'race' that City had complete control over.
That makes it imperative that Pep Guardiola's side don't slip up at Everton on Saturday evening and the layers don't expect them to.
City are red-hot 27/100 favourites with Grosvenor Sport, while the Toffees are 10/1 to cause what would have to be considered a shock despite this game taking place at Goodison Park.
City have lost just one of their 13 away Premier League trips this term, conceding just eight goals along the way, the joint-lowest total in the division along with Chelsea.
The champions are averaging and xGF of 2.43 and an xGA of just 0.83 on their travels, numbers that highlight just how dominant and consistent this side have been in 2021/22. With numbers like these, it is almost ridiculous that there is still a chance they might not retain their crown.
Everton's form has fluctuated wildly since Frank Lampard took over at the end of January. They have won two Premier League games by a three-goal margin and lost two by a two-goal difference, including at Southampton last weekend, where they couldn't muster a single shot on target.
However, it's at home where they have looked most dangerous in the last month. They took Leeds apart last weekend and the Goodison Park faithful will ensure their side get the support they need on Saturday night.
Everton's plight is as perilous as it has been all season - they sit just two points above the drop zone and they will drop into the bottom three if they lose this game and Burnley win at Crystal Palace, so this is a game they
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