Everton host Manchester City at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night (8pm, Sky Sports Main Event) in a crucial Premier League clash. City are looking to close the gap at the top of the table after Arsenal's recent slip-ups. Pep Guardiola's side cannot afford any dropped points in their pursuit of a seventh Premier League title.
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Everton sit 11th in the league, just three points off the top six with four games remaining. However, their home form at their new stadium has been poor, with seven losses and four draws in league matches. City are heavy favourites, priced at 10/21 on some betting sites, while a home win is offered at 6/1.
David Moyes' side have not beaten City at home since January 2017, a 4-0 victory featuring goals from Romelu Lukaku, Kevin Mirallas, Tom Davies, and Ademola Lookman. Since then, City have won 15 of the 18 meetings, including a 2-0 win at the Etihad in October when Erling Haaland scored twice.
Everton enter the match after defeats to Liverpool and West Ham, but they have not lost three consecutive league games since January last season, which coincided with Moyes' return. City are unbeaten in their last 11 league games, winning eight and drawing three, taking more points (24) and conceding fewer goals (8) than any other team in that period.
Betting Tip 1: Over 2.5 City Goals - 6/4 (Bet365)
City's attacking prowess makes this a strong option. Erling Haaland has scored six goals against Everton already, but Jeremy Doku has been in excellent form, with two goals and one assist in his last four appearances, including the equaliser against Southampton. Doku has seven goals for club and country this season and has assisted Haaland four times.
Betting Tip 2: Jeremy Doku to Score or Assist - 6/5 (Bet365)
Doku's recent form and ability to create chances make him a valuable pick. He has been causing havoc for defences and could be key against Everton.
Predicted Lineups
Everton: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry
Manchester City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly, Nico, Bernardo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland, Semenyo
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