Man City look to get 10 wins in a row when they face Everton at the Etihad

Manchester City will be hosting Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Man City is currently on a nine-game winning streak in all competitions. Everton will look to keep gaining points to avoid the relegation zone, while Man City can top the Premier League with a win.

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Man City is second in the Premier League with 49 points and only 2 points behind Liverpool. A win against Everton could put them at the top of the league. Their previous game against Everton was a 3-1 win at Goodison Park after winning the FIFA Club World Cup. Man City’s last Premier League game was on Monday against Brentford in a 3-1 win away from home. Phil Foden scored a hat trick in the first match, where Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland had started since the first match week of the season.

Everton are 18th in the Premier League with 19 points. Everton could go up to 15th if they win against Man City. They would avoid the relegation zone with a win at the Etihad. Everton is obligated to get points before they possibly receive another point deduction from another FFP charge from the Premier League. Everton’s last Premier League game was the 2-2 draw against Spurs at Goodison Park. Their last Premier League game at the Etihad was a 1-1 draw against Man City.

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Kevin De Bruyne sits on the bench for the game against Everton

Man City starts with Ederson in goal with a back four of John Stones, Akanji, Ruben Dias, and Ake. Rodri and Nunes will play as holding midfielders. Foden, Julian Alvarez, and Doku will play behind Erling Haaland. Kevin De Bruyne does not start the game on the pitch. The lineup could be a back three, with Stones playing with Rodri in the midfield and Nunes playing along the three behind Haaland.

Everton starts with Pickford in goal with a back four of Godfrey, Tarkowski, Brantwaite, and Mykolenko. Ashley Young, Garner, Gueye, and McNiel will be the four midfielders. Jack Harrison will play behind Everton's striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.