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Manchester Metropolis journey to the North East as they give the impression of being to maintain the tempo with Arsenal on the high of the Premier League. Sunderland stand in the way in which of decreasing the deficit to 2 factors and a tricky encounter awaits, with the Black Cats unbeaten at dwelling to date this season.
Metropolis discover themselves 5 factors behind the Gunners, after the leaders thrashed Aston Villa earlier than the New Yr and the Blues will want a high notch efficiency on the Stadium of Gentle if they’re to remain within the hunt.
As typical, our crew are right here to present us their views and opinions. Right here’s what we expect this week.
A tricky match vs a surprisingly good facet. Sunderland have performed properly all season and are within the high half of the desk. Metropolis can be favorites, an away match on NYD can be powerful, so give me a slight 2-1 win.
Sunderland had a really sturdy begin to the season however within the final month or so have proven a few indicators of vulnerability.
They’ve misplaced a bit of their squad to AFCON and I anticipate Metropolis to take benefit.
New Yr’s Day on the Stadium of sunshine. Metropolis took care of Sunderland on the Etihad only a few weeks again. I anticipate extra of the identical within the new 12 months.
13 years in the past right now, title-chasing Metropolis went to the Stadium of Gentle and misplaced 1-0, so it’s time to erase that individual reminiscence. Metropolis took a while however finally dismantled the Black Cats only a few weeks in the past. They should be affected person, however I feel they’ll take it.
How we did towards Forest
It was a very good end result towards Forest, with Metropolis getting some festive assist from the Christmas Cherki (sorry) to take the factors.
Will picks up further factors for the precise variety of objectives scored and Saul will lament the Blues not getting a 3rd, which might have given him an ideal prediction. Let’s not point out Thomas and Pete, who have been in all probability drunk when making their predictions (Pete positively was pondering it might be 5-0).
