We have six fixtures to look forward to in the English Premier League on the 31st of December, including the meeting between Manchester City and Everton.
The game will take place at the Etihad Stadium and the hosts begin the weekend in second place on 35 points while Everton are down in 17th place on 14 points.
Manchester City come into the game on the back of a 3-1 win at Leeds United on Wednesday night. Manchester City opened the scoring at the end of the first half and extended their advantage early in the second half.
Pep Guardiola’s men added a third goal just after the hour but did concede a goal 17 minutes from time.
That win means Manchester City are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 fixtures in all competitions.
They have won 4 of their last 5 Premier League matches, with the wins coming over Brighton and Fulham at home plus Leicester City and Leeds United away.
Trends show Manchester City are extremely difficult to beat in the league and they have not lost a match in 40 of their last 43 matches in the Premier League.
Their home form in the league shows 11 wins from their 12 most recent games and Manchester City have scored 3 or more goals in 10 of their last 12 home league matches, which is a fantastic goal scoring record.
Everton make the trip to the Etihad Stadium having suffered a disappointing 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers on their return to action following the World Cup.
The Toffees opened the scoring after only 7 minutes but Wolves struck back quickly with an equaliser just 15 minutes later. The game was about to end in a draw when Wolves scored the winning goal in added time.
That result means Everton have lost each of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions, with 3 of the defeats coming in the Premier League and one in the League Cup.
Everton have recorded just 1 victory from their last 8 Premier League matches and have lost 6 of those games. The defeats have come at Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and AFC Bournemouth plus at home to Leicester City and Wolves.
Trends show Everton are in an unfortunate period, having won just 3 of their last 31 away matches in all competitions. Everton have failed to score a goal in their last 4 away league games.
Team news and Manchester City will be without defender Ruben Dias because of injury. Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker will be hoping to come into the team having been on the bench at Leeds United.
Everton continue without injured striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. James Garner and Andros Townsend are also unavailable for the visitors.
This is the last team Everton will want to face right now and Manchester City must start as clear favourites to win this match. We expect to see the hosts come out on top by at least 2 goals and keep a clean sheet in the process.