Everton vs. Man. City: 3 Ways to Cash in On the Battle of the Blues

From Boxing Day till the 4th of January, only one day will be without a Premier League game. That’s, to put things in context, how hectic this period is team plying their trade in the English top-flight.

As expected, several top teams will square off against each other, producing heavyweight clashes. And one of such clashes is the game between Everton and Manchester City.

This game will feature the clash Merseyside Blues and the Manchester Blues. As they contest for points and a chance to climb up the top of the table, Everton welcome Manchester City to Goodison Park.

The plenty history between both sides is enough to make this one a clash to look out for. As you keep an eye out for this game in the last round of Premier League games in 2020, how can you cash in on the action?

1. Manchester City to Win

Remember Everton’s 4-0 win over Manchester City in 2017? Well, that was the last time the Toffees defeated the Citizens.

Since then, both sides have faced off six times. And the best Everton have managed in that run of games is a draw.

However, City have only managed to keep a clean sheet once against Everton during that six game run.

2. Both Teams to Score

The era of goalless games between these two sides stopped in 2016. The Premier League games, since then, have featured a lot of goals, scored by both sides.

Of the eight games played between both sides since then, only two have seen only one team score. All have featured at least two goals, with at least four goals scored in half of them.

3. Man. City to Score First Goal

Pep Guardiola’s side are currently on a nine-game unbeaten run. They have kept a clean sheet in seven of those games, thereby making them a formidable side to play against.

Their chances of winning this game is also largely bolstered by how often they score the first goal of the game when they face Everton.

 

Manchester City have scored the first goal in seven of their last 10 games in all competitions. When Everton is their opponent, they have scored the first goal in four of the last five times.

The Everton vs. Man. City game is one of the last of the PL season this year. Which team will finish the year with a win? Drop your comments below and join the conversation.