Manchester City continues to have a dreadful fall season.
Despite getting knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in the group stage, many believed this team was still a major contender to defend their English title. However that is now heavily in doubt after Manchester lost to Sunderland on Dec. 26. Despite dominating possession 67 percent to 33 percent, a 53rd minute goal from Adam Johnson was enough to end Manchester's run of two straight wins. The problem is exacerbated by the poor showings from their four main strikers.
Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez, the leading scorers on the club, have scored just once each in the last eight matches. They have seven and six goals respectively on the year. Mario Balotelli who has had issues with Mancini has tallied once in 10 matches and Edin Dzeko has only one goal in the last 13 matches.Balotelli has one goal on the season while Dzeko has six.
Their opponents on Saturday are not a great defensive team. Norwich City has allowed 28 goals in 19 matches and is currently in 11th place in the standings with just 25 points. The team has lost two straight including a 1-0 loss to Chelsea on Wednesday. Juan Mata's 38 minute strike was all that was needed as Norwich City only registered one shot on goal in 90 minutes. This team is dangerous and also defeated Manchester United 1-0 back in November.
Predictions: Manchester City will win but with difficulty. 1-0 Manchester.
Start Time: 10 AM EST
TV: Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Deportes (Repeat Broadcasts on Dec. 29 and Jan. 1 on Fox Soccer Channel)
Radio: TalkSport Radio
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