Manchester City is seeking a win against Everton to return to the top four. Despite a ten-point deduction for breaching transfer rules, the hosts have managed to escape the red zone with four wins in the last five league games, beating Newcastle United and Chelsea. The Toffees’ recent success in the red zone is a significant factor in their success.

Manchester City, the first English team to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Super Cup, and Club World Cup in a year, enters the fixture after defeating Fluminense in the Club World Cup final. However, the Citizens are currently outside the top four and have only won one of their last six league games.

Everton will be without Idrissa Gueye due to a knee injury sustained during a match against Tottenham Hotspur. Dele Alli, who has not featured this season due to a muscle injury, will also be added to the hosts’ injury list. Sean Dyche has no other issues.

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, a key player, made a brief appearance in training but was not included in the squad in the last two games. He is expected to return to action in January, alongside Zack Steffen, Jérémy Doku, and Erling Haaland, who have other injuries.

Predicted lineups:

Everton

Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Nathan Patterson
Midfielders: André Gomes, Amadou Onana, James Garner
Forwards: Dwight McNeil, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jack Harrison

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké
Midfielders: Mateo Kovačić, Phil Foden, Rodri
Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Julián Álvarez, Jack Grealish

Everton VS Manchester City (Last 6 matches)

• Everton – 0 win
• Manchester City – 5 wins
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

England – Premier League Stats

Everton can score a goal against Manchester City, but one may not be enough. A tight match with Manchester City potentially winning 1-2, with the outcome potentially going either way.

Winning probability: Everton – 17% , Draw – 22% , Manchester City – 61%

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