FM Preview: Everton v Manchester City 07 May 2011

Last updated : 06 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Everton v Manchester City fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Manchester City at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Toffees are clearly on top, having won 42 and lost only 16 of the 82 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was just last season, in January 2010, with Everton running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Mon 20 Dec Man. City 1 - 2 Everton Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 24 Mar Man. City 0 - 2 Everton Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Everton 2-0 Man. City Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 25 Apr Everton 1 - 2 Man. City Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 13 Dec Man. City 0 - 1 Everton Premier League
2007/2008 Mon 25 Feb Man. City 0 - 2 Everton Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 12 Jan Everton 1 - 0 Man. City Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Everton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Manchester City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Sky Blues have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Everton's total of 48 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City's total of 62 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Everton 6 3 2 1 10 5 11
Manchester City 6 4 0 2 9 6 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Everton are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Everton Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Manchester City 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.

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