So, I’ll on to the actual game now. As many news sources
have kindly pointed out, City might be heading into this fixture fourth in the
table, with Arsenal playing at Liverpool and Man United hosting Villa Saturday
morning PST. Assuming this happens, all the pressure will be on City’s
shoulders to reclaim the second spot from whomever. This will definitely
increase the importance placed on this fixture and the importance of taking
home all three points from the game. Being in fourth and a mere few points
ahead of Champions League-seeking Liverpool, Southampton, and Spurs is
something undesirable, because I have a feeling that under pressure, City will
falter and not even be able to secure Champions League qualification.
City goes into this game on the back of an international
break. City’s stars had mixed performances during the break, and if I have time
I might do another post on it before the game starts, writing this on Friday.
Fortunately, no players were injured. The big news is that Vincent Kompany got
a red card and that Sergio Aguero scored an early goal in a friendly against
Ecuador. Despite being a friendly and all, Aguero’s barren scoring record might
be coming to an end and if so, that will be most welcome as the season reaches
its final stages.
Last time out City beat 10-man West Bromwich Albion by a
score-line of three goals to one. Confidence will be high amongst the lads, and
the fact that City needs points to win silverware this season should only boost
them more. The game two weeks ago was shooting practice at best, as City had
numerous chances and dominated the affair. However, all three of City’s center
backs that might start – Kompany, Demichelis, and Mangala – have been shaky as
of late, and if Palace can successfully catch them off guard and exploit their
lack of pace, then we will be in for a long night.
Victory is needed, especially ahead of the derby next
weekend. COME CITY.
By Rob Ming from
Calgary who can’t watch the game live. Dammit.
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