Bolton Wanderers vs. Manchester City preview, English Premier League
With just a week into the new English Premier League season, Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City find themselves on the top of the table. Both sides managed impressive wins in the opening fixture of the new campaign and will battle it out on Sunday to retain
their early lead. Bolton Wanderers travelled to newly promoted side Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314 and earned all three points with an impressive 4-0 win, while Manchester City defeated Swansea with the same number of goals.
Despite the fact that the match is set to take place at the Reebok Stadium, Manchester City are clear favourites. Not only have they made highly impressive signings in the summer transfer window, they have a decent record against Bolton Wanderers. In their
clash last season, Manchester City went on to defeat Owen Coyle’s side 2-0. While the Trotters are expected to do better this time around, Manchester City won’t surrender valuable points without a tough fight.
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Bolton Wanderers
Despite having signed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tuncay-Sanli-c35618 on a loan deal from Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg, Coyle is expected to start with skipper Kevin Davies and Ivan Klasnic in attack. The Trotters boss is well aware that he is need of reinforcements and is currently on the
look-out for players to bring in before the summer transfer window closes. Bolton Wanderers have been liked with Liverpool’s French forward, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 N’Gog, but there is still time before the move can be finalized.
Coyle has strengthened his midfield though, and will most likely give new arrival Chris Eagles a start against Manchester City. The Bolton Wanderers boss revealed he was confident in his side’s ability to deal with Manchester City, most specifically their
new signing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 defender Gary Cahill, who had been linked with a move away, could successfully stop the Argentine international from finding the back of the net.
Coyle said while speaking to reporters:
“I saw Aguero’s debut and the first thing I thought was ‘how come he’s not started?’ But http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Cahill-c14439 has nothing to prove. It’s the same test for Gary as it is any other week. He’s top class.”
“There’s no uncertainty over his future because there haven’t been any offers for him. Either somebody comes in with enough money to buy him or they don’t.”
Manchester City
With rumours linking http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323 signed Aguero for a fee of £38 million. While Tevez has not yet left the Eastlands, Aguero has established himself at the club with a fantastic debut. He found the
back of the net twice in addition to providing an assist in City’s 4-0 win over Swansea. The Italian manager was full of praise for the 23-year-old, who will most likely start on Sunday.
Mancini said while speaking to reporters:
“Aguero is only 23 years old, but for six years he has played in a top, senior team in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011.
I think it will be no problem and I am happy that on his debut in the Premier League, he has scored two goals. For a striker, it is very important.”
Possible line-ups
Bolton Wanderers
Jussi Jaaskelainen; Gary Cahill, Zat Knight, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Davies-c20716.
Manchester City
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Silva-c10601; Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko.
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