EPL: City set to feast on Sunderland

The Custodian April 16, 2014

EPL title-chasers, Man United know that another setback today as they host Sunderland could well kill off their faltering challenge, hence they have no option but to fire on all cylinders.

Though Man United have an edge, they must be at their best to win against a Sunderland side that would want to do everything possible to survive relegation.

Both sides have already met in a cup final this season but there is arguably more at stake when they clash in the Premier League today.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men came from a goal down to lift the Capital One Cup trophy with a 3-1 win in March but the result of today’s game at the Etihad Stadium could have significant implications at both ends of the table.

City’s 3-2 defeat at Anfield on Sunday left them seven points adrift of table-toppers Liverpool and five short of second-placed Chelsea.

Despite losing Ivorien international, Yaya Toure to injury, City would still remain solid, especially with the return of the duo of Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero who have been confirmed fit for the match.

Coach Manuel Pellegrini said yesterday that losing at Antfield does not mean the EPL title is out of City’s reach.

“[If] we win our two postponed games and we’re a point behind. If you don’t believe we can do it, you can’t believe in anything,” were his words last night. City would after today’s game face West Brom in their second outstanding next week.

For Sunderland, today’s clash is also like a do or die as they stand  seven points adrift of safety, although they hold two games in hand over 17th-placed Norwich City.