Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
The round kicks off with the former champions taking on the most in-form side of the past six weeks. Wolverhampton Wanderers may see their six-game winning streak come to an end against Manchester City.
Manchester City
Manchester City are currently fourth in the standings, with a game in hand against Nottingham Forest yet to be played. Just two points separate the sides placed third to sixth, meaning the standings are set for further reshuffles. The team also booked their place in a third consecutive FA Cup final with a 2:0 win over Nottingham Forest, benefitting from a bit of luck as the opposition hit the woodwork.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have indeed put together six consecutive victories. It’s a strong run on paper, but all those wins came against teams ranked between 13th and 20th, including matches against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The squad now sit in 13th — a notable rise from their earlier position of 17th for much of the campaign. Key forward Matheus Cunha returned from suspension in the match against Tottenham Hotspur in round 32 and has had an instant impact, recording two goals and two assists in his three appearances since.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
In truth, Wolverhampton Wanderers are under no real pressure. With little at stake in terms of league position, their resistance against Manchester City may only hold until the first sustained attacking spell. Manchester City are expected to win by at least a two-goal margin. In fact, in the past two seasons, Wolverhampton Wanderers have suffered heavy defeats at the Etihad Stadium (3:0 and 5:1).
