This game feels more like the Bournemouth one than the Newcastle match. The mid-table is pretty congested, with several teams still in the mix for European qualification, so they’ll likely come and have a go.
They beat Villa at the weekend and had time to rest, while we played a physically draining match in Madrid with less than a 72 hour turnaround. I suspect we’ll see a few changes to the team based on fitness and recovery. Hopefully Kai can make the bench, as bringing Jesus on feels like self-sabotage.
I’m expecting a frustrating afternoon and would take any kind of win without injuries. City play Everton on Monday, so this weekend feels crucial for the title race, with potential banana skins for both teams.
