talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Man City vs Everton
It’s just one win in 12 matches for Manchester City and it will have been a truly miserable Christmas for Pep Guardiola’s beleaguered side. The Citizens were beaten 2-1 at Aston Villa on Saturday, a defeat which made it three losses on the bounce and the champions are in desperate need of a positive result. Everton have held City’s title rivals Arsenal and Chelsea to 0-0 draws in their last two Premier league fixtures and the Toffees will be hoping for another positive result at the Etihad. GET £40 IN BONUSES WITH TALKSPORT BET Man City vs Everton tips Everton or draw double chance @ 9/4 Under 2.5 goals @ 29/20 Rico Lewis to be shown a card @ 6/1 Spotlight Boosted Treble – was 33/1 now 50/1 Everton can earn another big result Everton have put a dent in both Arsenal’s and Chelsea’s title challenges by holding the London clubs to 0-0 draws in their latest two Premier League fixtures and the Toffees could also be sticky opponents for Manchester City. City would have been considered home bankers in an Etihad tie against Everton in the past, but the Citizens have won only one of their last 12 matches in all competitions and the beleaguered champions have looked a pale shade of their brilliant best in recent weeks. City looked threatening at times in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, but Pep Guardiola’s men also looked wide open at the back and sluggish in midfield. Of course, Everton won’t pose the same attacking threat as Villa, but the Toffees have kept five clean sheets in their last six matches and Sean Dyche’s men will not be easy to break down. City are likely to have limited space to operate in on Thursday, and with confidence at rock-bottom, Everton may have enough resolve to stop City taking a much-needed three points. City struggling to find their stride Manchester City have scored only 15 goals in their last 14 matches and it has to be said that the champions have looked short of ideas in front of goal. Key forward Erling Haaland has found the net only once in his last six matches, Kevin de Bruyne has been struggling to stay fit, while Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have been a long way off their best. Of course, City have a class edge over Everton, but this is a Toffees side, who have kept five clean sheets in their last six games and Dyche’s men are unlikely to be blown away at the Etihad. Lewis heading for a caution When a young player gets a chance to start games for a big club and they are almost automatically heralded as a future star. That appears to be exactly what has happened for England international Rico Lewis, but the fact is the 20-year-old is miles short of the required level. Lewis has been shown five yellow cards – two of those came when sent off against Crystal Palace – in his last eight City starts and the England man could be in trouble again. talkSPORT BET Offer Festive Sign Up Offer: Bet £10 and get £40 in bonuses – CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile and bet £10+ on sports at odds 2.00+ by 10:00am on 02/01/25. Get 3x£10 in Free Bets & £10 in slot bonus on selected games, 40x wagering, max redeem £250. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Click for T&Cs | GambleAware.org Odds correct at time of publish and subject to change* 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile and bet £10+ on sports at odds 2.00+ by 10:00am on 02/01/25. Get 3x£10 in Free Bets & £10 in slot bonus on selected games, 40x wagering, max redeem £250. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Click for T&Cs | GambleAware.org Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org
It’s just one win in 12 matches for Manchester City and it will have been a truly miserable Christmas for Pep Guardiola’s beleaguered side.
The Citizens were beaten 2-1 at Aston Villa on Saturday, a defeat which made it three losses on the bounce and the champions are in desperate need of a positive result.
Everton have held City’s title rivals Arsenal and Chelsea to 0-0 draws in their last two Premier league fixtures and the Toffees will be hoping for another positive result at the Etihad.
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Man City vs Everton tips
- Everton or draw double chance @ 9/4
- Under 2.5 goals @ 29/20
- Rico Lewis to be shown a card @ 6/1
- Spotlight Boosted Treble – was 33/1 now 50/1
Everton can earn another big result
Everton have put a dent in both Arsenal’s and Chelsea’s title challenges by holding the London clubs to 0-0 draws in their latest two Premier League fixtures and the Toffees could also be sticky opponents for Manchester City.
City would have been considered home bankers in an Etihad tie against Everton in the past, but the Citizens have won only one of their last 12 matches in all competitions and the beleaguered champions have looked a pale shade of their brilliant best in recent weeks.
City looked threatening at times in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, but Pep Guardiola’s men also looked wide open at the back and sluggish in midfield.
Of course, Everton won’t pose the same attacking threat as Villa, but the Toffees have kept five clean sheets in their last six matches and Sean Dyche’s men will not be easy to break down.
City are likely to have limited space to operate in on Thursday, and with confidence at rock-bottom, Everton may have enough resolve to stop City taking a much-needed three points.
City struggling to find their stride
Manchester City have scored only 15 goals in their last 14 matches and it has to be said that the champions have looked short of ideas in front of goal.
Key forward Erling Haaland has found the net only once in his last six matches, Kevin de Bruyne has been struggling to stay fit, while Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have been a long way off their best.
Of course, City have a class edge over Everton, but this is a Toffees side, who have kept five clean sheets in their last six games and Dyche’s men are unlikely to be blown away at the Etihad.
Lewis heading for a caution
When a young player gets a chance to start games for a big club and they are almost automatically heralded as a future star.
That appears to be exactly what has happened for England international Rico Lewis, but the fact is the 20-year-old is miles short of the required level.
Lewis has been shown five yellow cards – two of those came when sent off against Crystal Palace – in his last eight City starts and the England man could be in trouble again.
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