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Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by luvola(m): 8:32am On Aug 13, 2016 |
Pep Guardiola will take charge of his first competitive game as Manchester City manager when his side host Sunderland in their Premier League opener. The Black Cats have also appointed a new figurehead in David Moyes, after Sam Allardyce left the post to take charge of the England national team. The former Manchester United manager will be keen to put his disastrous spell at Old Trafford behind him as he begins a new chapter in the Premier League. Both teams have completed majority of their transfer business, with a few more names expected to be added before the window closes. Key Battle –Sergio Aguero vs Lamine Kone Sergio Aguero has failed to disappoint yet during his time in Sky Blue. The Argentine has regularly knocked in the goals, becoming one of the most consistent strikers in the Premier League over the last five seasons. The 28-year-old has rarely required time to settle and is usually off the mark within the opening weeks. A more attacking style of play under Guardiola can see the former Atletico hitman flourish, with another 20-goal season expected. Lamine Kone only arrived at Sunderland at the start of the year but has quickly cemented his place in the starting XI, while also becoming a fan favourite at the Stadium of light. In the 15 league games that he appeared in last season, the 27-year-old was involved in three goals and also assured up a leaky Black Cats defence. Despite being heavily linked with a move away, Moyes will be eager to keep hold of Kone, who is arguably the best defender he has at his disposal. It will be an enticing contest between striker and defender, as both teams aim to begin the 2016-17 campaign on a high note. Team News Pep Guardiola has a near complete squad to choose from, barring Vincent Kompany and new signing Ilkay Gundogan who are sidelined with injury. Kevin De Bruyne is also expected to sit out due to a lack of match fitness. David Moyes is likely to travel to Manchester without Jermaine Defoe after he sustained a preseason injury, while Jan Kirchhoff, Billy Jones and Sebastian Larsson also remain in doubt. Head-to-head Of the 143 games played between the two sides in all competitions, Manchester City have won 68 of them and the Black Cats have succeeded on 50 occasions, while the remaining 25 games have ended in draws. The last five meetings have seen City claim victory, with Sunderland last claiming the rewards in November 2013 Previous Meeting The sides last met in the league at the start of this year, where Aguero scored the game’s only goal to give City the three points at the Stadium of Light. Prediction There is little doubting the fact that City will run out comfortable victors in this opening fixture. Although both teams have new managers in place, one can count on the experience and ability of Guardiola to guide his team to three points. Manchester City 3 Sunderland 0 http://outside90.com/preview-premier-league-manchester-city-vs-sunderland-095/ |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by stiflerdrug: 5:22pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Too many goals to see today |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by Nobody: 5:22pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
4-0 |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by veekid(m): 5:23pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Manchester City all the way |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by karlriz(m): 5:24pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
ok
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Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by josepph: 5:24pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
3 - 0 |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by NigerianSHA: 5:25pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Ordinary Moyes will flog him. Turns TV on. This should be fun |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by Godswillnwaoma(m): 5:26pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Iheanacho |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by tinsel: 5:27pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
The big news is Yaya Toure did not even make the team. Hart is in the bench. |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by Juliaann(f): 5:29pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Man City will win I trust in Pep Guardiola |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by adroitvezy(m): 5:30pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Rooting for pep... City all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by mukina2: 5:30pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
GAME ON! |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by holluwai(m): 5:30pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
School don resume |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by Pavore9: 5:32pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Man City confirm! |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by mukina2: 5:34pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
pen |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by mukina2: 5:34pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
GOAL KUN! |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by omohjesu(m): 5:34pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Aguero o fire penalty pick first goal yayyyy!!!!!! |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by yinkus204(m): 5:35pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
In Aguero we trust |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by adroitvezy(m): 5:36pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
This pep formation ehnn naa attack! Attack!! Attack!!! All the way. Hehehehe Sunderland don die |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by TrapHedges(m): 5:38pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Naa naa naa.. E go full basket |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by ichommy(m): 5:38pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Kun Eh |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by NigerianSHA: 5:38pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Fvck Moyes where you at? |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by arthur1000(m): 5:41pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
up chelsea 1 Like |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by NaLaugh: 5:42pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Going in. |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by drexy02: 5:46pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Up pep |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by Femich18(m): 5:47pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
I know PEP will do a good job at city....Nice way to start |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by yanshDoctor: 5:59pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
1.5 is sure for this game. |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by easyelliot(m): 6:02pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Y is nacho not starting |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by potbelly(m): 6:04pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
Now we can smile every weekend #englishpremierleague #footballisback |
Re: Manchester City Vs Sunderland (2 - 1) ON 13th August 2016 by barcitymedia: 6:06pm On Aug 13, 2016 |
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