Probable Lineups
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Man City
Norwich
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Stevan Jovetic | Out | 6.75 | |
Vincent Kompany | Doubtful | 7.18 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Elliott Bennett | Out | 6.73 | |
Robert Snodgrass | Out | 7.13 | |
Alexander Tettey | Out | 6.7 | |
Nathan Redmond | Doubtful | 6.84 |
Team News
Man City
Norwich
- Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea saw them lose ground in the title race and manager Manuel Pellegrini will be demanding his players pick themselves up following the loss.
- Much has been made over Fernando Torres' eventual winner, but Matija Nastasic is expected to keep his place in the starting XI, despite being at fault for the Spaniard's goal, while Joe Hart is supposedly going to be dropped in favour of Costel Pantilimon.
- Vincent Kompany is doubtful and may be available for the welcome of Norwich, but is expected not to be risked as he recovers from a thigh strain.
- Stevan Jovetic was replaced by Álvaro Negredo 10 minutes into City's Capital One Cup win over Newcastle United and is likely to miss out.
- Norwich City were unlucky not to come away from the 0-0 draw with Cardiff City with all 3 points following an inspired performance from Bluebirds goalkeeper David Marshall.
- The Canaries, however, will face a much tougher task against Manchester City and will have to do so without the services of Elliott Bennett, Robert Snodgrass, Ricky van Wolfswinkel and Alexander Tettey, with all 4 players injured, while Nathan Redmond is a doubt.
- Johan Elmander is expected to come in to provide support to Ricky van Wolfswinkel, while Leroy Fer and Jonathan Howson may drop deeper to form a double-pivot in front of the defence.
oh Norwich let everybody net in, i didn't knew it's christmas already :o
Hoooooooly shit...Norwich are trash. lol
Aguero hatrick
I fully expect Manchester City to dominate this game. Frankly, I don't think it matters who is in goal for Man City, the keeper won't see much action anyways. Maybe this would have been a good match for Hart to regain a bit of confidence. Anyways, I expect alot of flair from Manchester City and a ton of goal scoring opportunities. Hell, Dzeko might even see 20-25 minutes of play and a goal in this match. Manchester City 4 Norwich City 0
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Unfortunately ,Hart has been widely blamed for Manchester city’s loss to Chelsea .If rumours are to be believed ...he would be dropped against Norwich .I think it would be a huge mistake .Pellegrini showed faith in Hart ...after ,the England blunders .He did not drop him in the subsequent league games.And it paid off ...because ,he did not look shaky during ...their last two wins .Joe Hart does not look like ...a player that could lose confidence easily ,but the English media are ...taking every available opportunity to make sure he does ...Who are they serving?It surely is not ...the England and Manchester city fans ,who need an able and talented keeper between the post in Brazil .Anyway ,one would not expect Norwich to pose any serious treats ...whether hart or the number two goalkeeper is on duty for Manchester city ...Manchester city 5 norwich 1 says austin4sports
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