Manchester City will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa when they take on Everton in the Premier League round 18. Man City have slim title chances and their new goal is to secure a stop in the Champions League. Even though Pep Guardiola has no fresh injury worries, the likes of Savinho, Jeremy Doku, and Kyle Walker should be recalled to the starting XI.
The Cottagers, on the other hand, did well to hold both Arsenal and Chelsea to a draw in the last two league matches, but preventing Man City forwards from scoring at Etihad Stadium is easier said than done. As Everton have suffered five defeats in the previous six meetings with Man City at the venue, home win should be considered. Ashley Young is banned for the visitors, while Dwight McNeil faces race against the clock to be fit for the Boxing Day clash.
Score Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Everton