PREVIEW Man City-Wolves, a duel with so much from Portugal

Citizens, by Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias and Matheus Nunes, in the fight for the fourth consecutive title and seventh in eight years, face this Saturday (5.30 pm) the wolves, by José Sá, Nélson Semedo, Toti Gomes and the returned Pedro Neto

Great duel in prospect this Saturday afternoon. You already know the result of leader Arsenal that Manchester City receives the neighbor Wolverhampton, also knowing that, in the first round, victory smiled, somewhat surprisingly, on the now visitors (2-1).

With a lot of Portugal on the pitch – Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias and Matheus Nunes on the team’s side citizens and José Sá, Nélson Semedo, Toti Gomes and the returned Pedro Neto on the side of wolves – this game can help put together many of the pieces that are still loose when it comes to the fight for the English title.

City, already removed from the Champions League they won almost a year ago, are trying, with all their strength, to win the Premier League for the fourth consecutive time (and seventh in the last eight seasons).

Arsenal, who also play this afternoon, but earlier (12.30 pm, against Bournemouth), have, however, been a tough nut to crack and remain stubbornly clinging to the lead and their dream of touching the champion’s trophy again , 20 years after the last achievement.

Ahead, Pep Guardiola’s citizens will be ranked 11th in the championship and one of only three teams in the competition that were able to inflict a defeat against the Manchester blues.

However, as hosts, City can set a new record this Saturday of 43 unbeaten games at home in all competitions (W35, D7), if they avoid defeat, something essential if they do not want to fall from the top – before kick-off. of this afternoon’s games, is just one point away from gunners from London and, remember, with one game less; in other words, Bernardo, Rúben, Matheus and company continue to be the only team that depends solely on themselves to become champions again…

Wolves, who before the last round, had been on a negative run of seven games without winning (2 draws and 5 defeats), returned to winning ways, against Luton, 2-1, which once again raised morale and spirit levels. in the team. In the spotlight has been Matheus Cunha who, in his last four games, scored two goals and added an assist.

Wolverhampton will face Manchester City; several players close to return

But the big news for coach Gary O’Neil, who will not be on the bench as he is suspended, is Pedro Neto’s return to training without limitations and options, after two months recovering from injury – it is unlikely, due to lack of rhythm that is not part of the starting eleven.

On the Manchester City side, pay attention to Phil Foden, who is on fire, and Gvardiol, scorer of three goals in the last five games, who, in the 32 matches prior to this positive moment, had been left blank.