Manchester City’s next opponent faces challenges with player focus and team structure. There’s no clear structure, no rhythm and too many individuals going through the motions.
Opponent’s Manager Under Scrutiny
The opponent’s manager is becoming a better manager by the day. Players just don’t look like they know what they are anymore.
Focus Problems Ahead of the Match
The distraction of an upcoming FA Cup final and a summer World Cup add to the focus issues. It’s not hard to see why focus levels might not be where they need to be.
Liverpool’s Strength at Home
Liverpool have been typically strong at home, losing just once in their last 11 there. It’s still one of the toughest assignments in the league when the crowd gets behind them and Liverpool tend to smell vulnerability.
Chelsea, right now, look there for the taking.
Liverpool to win and over 2.5 goals at 11/8 with Sky Bet looks a winner in waiting.
Fulham’s Push for Europe
A win for Fulham would move them to within a point of Bournemouth, who are right in the thick of the top-six conversation and refusing to go away. The Cherries are unbeaten in 16 matches in all competitions inside 90 minutes – a run built on resilience, attacking intent and a growing belief that they belong in this fight.
Fulham, though, won’t see this as anything other than an opportunity. At home, with the gap there to be closed, they have every incentive to go for it. Sitting back and settling isn’t really an option when the prize is this big. They are 16/1 with Sky Bet for a top six finish. Win this and then it’s Wolves next.
That’s what makes the goals angle so appealing. Both sides know the value of a win here – not just psych