The Canaries would be gunning to return to winning ways after suffering back-to-back defeats when they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323’s men on Saturday.
In the 20th round of the English top tier football, Norwich City will lock horns against Manchester City at Carrow Road on Saturday, December 29.
Norwich City
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 at home on Wednesday, December 26. The Blues dominated proceedings right from the first whistle, and deservingly broke the deadlock in the 38th
minute through Juan Mata. The hosts tried their level best to net the equaliser, but failed to find one until the full time whistle.
Norwich City have failed to perform consistently since the start of the ongoing 2012/13 season. Occupying the 11th spot on the Premier League table, they have claimed good results at home, but their poor record on the road has let them down thus
far. They have an overall record of 19 played, 6 won, 7 drawn and 6 lost.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Hughton, the Canaries head coach, has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s upcoming game, though, he has admitted that they will face a stern test at the hands of Roberto Mancini’s men.
Manchester City
The Citizens suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland on Boxing Day. After a goalless opening half, the Black Cats managed to take the lead in the 53rd minute through http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adam-Johnson-c3537. The visiting side mounted immense pressure
on the home side’s defence in search of an equaliser in the remaining action of the game, but they failed to hit the back of the net despite creating a number of opportunities.
City are currently sitting second in the Premier League standings, seven points behind the table-toppers, Manchester United. They have performed brilliantly at home thus far, but their abysmal showings on the road have dropped them down to second spot. They
have an overall record of 19 played, 11 won, 6 drawn and 2 lost.
Roberto Mancini, the Sky Blues boss, would be gunning to bag maximum points in his side’s upcoming game to remain in the race for the Premier League title, and will not be satisfied with anything less than three points against the Canaries.
Head-to-Head statistics
Norwich City have not managed to claim a victory in their last five meetings against Manchester City. The Citizens claimed all three points on four occasions, while the remaining game ended in a stalemate.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robert-c31222 Snodgrass – Norwich City
The 25-year-old midfielder is currently the leading goalscorer for the Canaries. With four goals and three assists already to his name, the Scottish maestro would be keen to add more to his tally on Saturday and help his side claim a good result.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Tevez – Manchester City
The Argentinean striker has thus far netted seven goals and has set up five more in 18 Premier League appearances. His presence in the final third will certainly play a key role for the Citizens should they emerge victorious.
Prediction
It will be a thrilling encounter between the two sides, as both would be gunning to claim all three points. However, City have more match winners than the Canaries that puts them the favourites to bag all three points.
Predicted score-line: Norwich City 1-2 Manchester City.
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