The Manchester City traits Ian Evatt wants Bolton Wanderers to replicate in winning run motivation

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straight to your inboxManchester City had Gary Lineker purring about their performance against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.Pep Guardiola 's men played the second leg of their last 16 tie on Tuesday evening, leading 2-0 from the first leg. Both games were played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.City built on their advantage with excellent first-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.

Wanderers made it 11 games unbeaten yesterday at Vale Park thanks to Gethin Jones' goal in the second half. It ensured Wanderers cemented their place in the League Two play-offs and and four points from the automatic promotion places, as well as five from the division's summit.

The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.

The Trotters rose up the League Two table in February with a run of results that included a draw and five wins on the bounce that took them to from 20th and into the play-offs. During that run, Wanderers kept four clean sheets, too, and found the back of the net nine times.

The Trotters take on the Us in the aftermath of their six match winning run coming to an end over the weekend.

Wanderers he has made seven appearances, netting one goal which came in the 3-2 victory against Newcastle United in the Papa John’s Trophy in November.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

The Trotters sit sixth in League Two heading into tomorrow's fixture at Valley Parade and can consolidate their position in the top seven with another victory. They also have the chance to do the double over the Bantams after a 1-0 victory at the University of Bolton Stadium last October.

Are you surprised when you have a moment to reflect since you’ve hurtled up the league table from 19th to sixth? “Am I surprised? No, I’m not surprised because I believe in what we do and I believe in myself and the rest of my team and my staff. "The difference has obviously been that we had a really good window in January and I now have the tools to be able to do my job really.

The Trotters head to Valley Parade this weekend aiming for seven wins on the bounce and seeking to continue their rise up the League Two table.

Wanderers.But after their previous win over the Bluebirds, Wanderers looked at what aspects of their performance could have been improved upon.And one of these included getting the ball from the centre halves quicker to their team mates, which Ian Evatt felt Wanderers put into action well against the Latics.

Wanderers over the summer as part of a recruitment drive by new boss Ian Evatt.

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two and into the play-offs. He has featured in every league game for the Trotters this campaign and has also been named in several League Two teams of the week.And the central defender is hoping to push on with Wanderers now that his future has been taken care of.Santos said: “I’m happy it has finally got done.

direct to your inboxManchester City and Manchester United are almost guaranteed to finish in the top two places in the Premier League, according to Roy Keane.City now have a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table following Saturday’s 2-1 win over West Ham, which was their 20th successive victory in all competitions.United remain in second place despite their frustrating 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday, one point above Leicester, who were beaten 3-1 at home by Arsenal.

straight to your inboxGary Lineker has hailed Manchester City's 'extraordinary consistency' after they extended their winning run with a 2-1 victory over West Ham. With nearest challengers Manchester United and Leicester City not playing until tomorrow, Pep Guardiola's side went 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table thanks to their 2-1 win, which came courtesy of goals from defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones.

joined League of Ireland side Waterford on loan until the end of the season after finding minutes limited at Wanderers.

The Trotters are aiming to pick up five wins on the bounce when the Bluebirds make the trip to Bolton and build on a six match unbeaten run.