Manchester City Vs Everton: Asa The Citizens Rise

JAKARTA - Manchester City will host Everton in the 18th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Thursday, December 26, 2024, WIB night.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will make difficult decisions regarding the availability of John Stones, Matheus Nunes, and Ederson for the Boxing Day match.

Defenders Stones were forced off the pitch in the first half in defeat against Aston Villa due to recurred leg injuries.

Meanwhile, Ederson and Nunes were not included in the squad on last weekend's match at Villa Park.

However, The Citizens have great motivation amid Guardiola's difficulties in congregating the available team.

They are eyeing their first win after four games in a row without a win (three defeats and one draw).

Manchester City had a good record in meeting Everton. They were unbeaten in the last 15 games in all competitions, winning 13 times.

Everton have only won once from their last 22 Premier League meetings, losing 12 times to the last 13 matches.

The Toffees have also never won a Premier League away game at Manchester City's headquarters since their 2-1 win 14 years ago.

While Everton's last win over Manchester City has been around for a long time, to be precise, winning 4-0 at Goodison Park in January 2017.

In addition, Boxing Day is also a positive period for The Citizens. This means that their moment is wide open.

Manchester City have won all seven Boxing Day home games with an aggregate score of 24-7 since they returned to the Premier League in 2002.

Indeed, they have a negative record of nine defeats, two draws, and only one win from the last 12 matches in all competitions.

Another negative fact is that they have conceded their first goal in nine Premier League games this season, which has only been carried out by a team of four-bottomers of the standings.

However, these statistics should be an impetus to look at Boxing Day, which has a positive atmosphere for them to advance to the path of revival.

Meanwhile, Everton is also not doing well. They will most likely losemas McNeil because they are still having knee problems. Ashley Young also underwent a one-match ban.

However, Manchester City still have to be vigilant because Everton have only lost twice to their last 12 Premier League games.

Everton have also been unbeaten in their last eight Boxing Day away since losing 4-0 at Aston Villa in 2005.

However, the flaws of The Citizens to win in front of their own supporters remain wide open.

You see, Everton have only won three league wins this season. The victory only faced against the team that is currently under them.

They have also not won in the Premier League away for a long time. The last time they did so was when they traveled to Ipswich Town with a score of 2-0 in October 2024.

Not to mention The Toffees have failed to score in nine Premier League games this season.

Their shot conversion rate was only six percent the worst in the league.