Everton vs Manchester City — Preview.
Posted on | September 30, 2006 | No Comments
Stuart Pearce’s young side travel to Goodison Park on Saturday looking for their second consecutive Premier League victory, a feat they havent been able to achieve for 35 games now. The win against West Ham has lifted the pressure which was building around Stuart Pearce and “Psycho” would love to get City’s first away points of the season at Goodison. Alongwith the usual suspects, “Beannie, the Horse” will also travel to Goodison with Pearce. The toy-horse given to Pearce by his daughter proved to be the “lucky mascot” in their win against West Ham. Beannie will be seen on the sidelines again this week.
Ousmane Dabo is available for selection again following his 3 match ban for a direct red card. Hatem Trabelsi is still struggling with a groin problem. Thatcher, Vassell and Isaksson are definitely out. Ishmael Miller was very impressive against the Hammers and he will play agin on the left hand side of midfield relegating City’s new recruit DaMarcus Beasely to the bench. Star striker Samaras scored two delectable goals in the past week and the onus will again be on him to bulge the Everton net. Dickov and Corradi will partner him in attack.
Moyes’ side is riding high thanks to the goal-poaching abilities of Andy Johnson. Moyes will be pretty confident going into this home game. Moyes has been pretty reluctant to play Beattie alongside Johnson up-front. This home game against lower rank City may give him the opportunity to play the two England internationals upfront. Gary Naysmith, Alan Stubbs and Alessandro Pistone are all nursing injuries and will miss the game. Tony Hibbert is suspended for this one following his red card at St.James’ Park last week.
My Verdict: Everton are a bit thin at the back. I dont expect them to keep a clean sheet. On the other hand, City have been dismal away from home. 1-1 will be a safe bet with Johnson and Corradi to score !
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